Trainee Machine Technician

Location: Glenfield

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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