Trainee Maintenance Technician

Berry Recruitment Group.; Rochdale; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable recruitment agency is seeking a Trainee Repair Technician based in Rochdale. This role involves installing and servicing mobility equipment, surveying properties, and maintaining tools. Candidates should have strong DIY skills and a willingness to learn. The position offers competitive pay between £28,000 - £33,000, along with training and a stable career opportunity. Working hours are Monday to Friday, from 8am to 5pm.

Qualifications

• Practical, willing to learn, and confident with tools.

Responsibilities

• Installing mobility equipment like ceiling track hoists and stair lifts.
• Surveying properties to plan equipment fittings with healthcare professionals.
• Servicing and repairing equipment.
• Collecting and removing equipment from service users' homes.
• Participating in an out-of-hours call rota.
• Updating documentation with job sheets and scanners.
• Maintaining van and stock levels.
• Communicating issues to supervisors.

Skills

Strong DIY skills

Mechanical aptitude

Experience in labouring or handyman work

Job description

Trainee Repair Technician

Rochdale | £28,000 - £33,000 DOE | Monday - Friday | 8am-5pm | Permanent

We're working with a respected and long-established client in Oxfordshire who is looking for a hands-on, practical Trainee Repair Technician to join their growing team.

If you enjoy fixing things, working with tools, and want a stable career with proper training, this is a brilliant opportunity.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Installing ceiling track hoists, stair lifts and other mobility equipment
• Surveying properties and working with healthcare professionals to plan fittings
• Servicing, repairing, and testing equipment to keep it running safely
• Collecting and removing equipment from service users' homes
• Taking part in an out-of-hours call rota (with additional pay)
• Completing job sheets and using scanners to update documentation
• Looking after your van, stock levels and tools
• Reporting issues and communicating with supervisors when needed

About You

You don't need to be fully qualified - just practical, willing to learn and confident with tools.

We'd love to hear from you if you have :

• Strong DIY skills or mechanical aptitude
• Experience in labouring, handyman work, trades, or en...