Trainee Maintenance Engineer

Overview

We are recruiting for a Trainee/Junior Maintenance Engineer to join a busy industrial manufacturing environment in Cradley. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who has recently qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and is looking to gain hands‑on experience within a fast‑paced production setting.

• Supporting the maintenance team with planned and reactive maintenance
• Assisting with fault finding on machinery and equipment
• Working within a fast‑paced production environment
• Ensuring machinery downtime is kept to a minimum
• Learning from experienced engineers and developing engineering knowledge
• Working a 2‑week shift pattern from 6:30am – 6:30pm, 3 days one week and 4 days the following week

• Qualified in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
• 18th Edition qualification required for electrically biased candidates
• Previous experience within an industrial or production environment
• Understanding of fast‑paced manufacturing environments
• Willingness to work shifts including weekends
• Keen attitude to learn and develop within engineering
• Must be within a commutable distance to Cradley

• Starting salary up to £31,000
• Overtime paid at enhanced rates
• Ongoing training and development
• Additional engineering courses provided
• Clear progression opportunities
• Supportive and experienced engineering team
• Excellent long‑term career prospects within engineering

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone looking for a strong starting point within maintenance engineering and wanting to build a long‑term career within industry. Due to the volume of applications, we will only contact successful applicants.