Trainee Machine Technician

Job Title: Trainee Machine Technician
Location: Leicester
Shift: 8:00am to 4:30pm Monday to Friday
Pay Rate: £21.21 to £14.00 per hour depending on experience

Benefits:

• Full training and development

• A stable role within an established manufacturing business

• Supportive team environment

• Clear career progression opportunities

About the Company

A long-established UK manufacturer, operating from their Leicester site and backed by the strength and stability of a global packaging group. They design and produce high-quality packaging components used across a wide range of industries.

About the Role

Our client are looking to recruit a Trainee Machine Technician to join their engineering team within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This role is ideally suited to a school leaver who has completed an NVQ in Performing Manufacturing Operations or Mechanical / Electrical Engineering and is looking to build a long-term career in engineering.

You will work alongside experienced Maintenance Engineers, learning how to maintain, service, and support production machinery.

Full training will be provided, but a good attitude, reliability, and a genuine interest in engineering are essential.

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist with and progressively take responsibility for planned and preventative maintenance of manufacturing machinery

• Support the engineering team with breakdown response and fault-finding (primarily electrical and some mechanical)

• Carry out routine inspections to ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently

• Learn to diagnose faults and help implement corrective actions

• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation

• Follow all health, safety, and quality procedures at all times

• Support continuous improvement activities within the engineering and production teams

About You:

• NVQ (or equivalent) in Performing Manufacturing Operations, Mechanical Engineering, or Electrical Engineering

• Strong interest in engineering and manufacturing

• Willingness to learn and take instruction

• Good timekeeping and a reliable work ethic

• Basic understanding of health and safety in a manufacturing environment

Apply:

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