Trainee Maintenance Technician

Wills Consultants; Salford; On-site; GBP 23,779 - 32,172; Full time

Job summary

Wills Consultants is seeking a Trainee Maintenance Technician for a full-time position in Milton Keynes. You will perform preventative and corrective maintenance on automated equipment in a busy warehouse, ensuring safety and compliance with standards.

The role requires basic mechanical or electrical knowledge, and the ability to work in a rotating shift pattern, with strong teamwork and communication skills. The work environment is an automated facility in Buckinghamshire.

Qualifications

• Qualification within Mechanical or Electrical engineering (advantageous but not essential).
• Experience in maintenance or automated warehouse environment (advantageous but not essential).
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good computer skills including Excel and Word.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance on automated equipment and systems.
• Ensure maintenance tasks are completed safely and per legislation and site procedures.
• Collaborate with the Resident Maintenance Team to hit operational targets.
• Support continuous improvement to enhance equipment performance and reliability.

Skills

Strong communication

Self-motivated

Team player

Education

Mechanical or Electrical engineering qualification

Tools

Excel

Word

Job description

Job Title: Trainee Maintenance Technician

Type: Full Time Permeant

Location: Milton Keynes,Buckinghamshire

Ref. No.: 1036

Salary: £27,976.00 per annum

Shifts: 2 x 12-hour days, 2 x 12-hour nights, followed by 6 days off (inclusive of holiday allowance)

Please note you must have full and legal rights to work in the UK or Ireland. (We cannot sponsor or support VISA applicants).

About the Role

We are seeking a motivated and technically minded Maintenance Technician to join our Resident Maintenance Team. In this role, you will be responsible for carrying out day-to-day preventative and corrective maintenance activities within a busy automated warehouse environment, ensuring equipment reliability, operational efficiency, and compliance with all safety and quality standards.

• Carry out preventative and corrective maintenance activities on automated equipment and systems.
• Ensure all maintenance tasks are completed safely and in accordance with legislation, site risk assessments, and company procedures.
• Work collaboratively as part of the Resident Maintenance Team to achieve operational targets.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance equipment performance and reliability.

Requirements

• Qualification within Mechanical or Electrical engineering (advantageous but not essential).
• Previous experience within a maintenance or automated warehouse environment (advantageous but not essential).
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills, both verbal and written.
• Good computer skills, including Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.

Physical Demands & Working Environment

• Working within a busy automated warehouse environment.
• Working at heights of up to 30 metres may be required.
• Ability to work shifts as part of a rotating shift pattern.