Trainee Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

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This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified, apprentice-trained engineer who is looking to build a long-term career in manufacturing maintenance. You will join a supportive and experienced Engineering team, receiving structured training, mentoring and hands-on development as you progress towards becoming a fully competent multiskilled maintenance engineer. The successful candidate must have a strong electrical foundation. As a minimum, you will need to hold an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent Level 3 electrical qualification. Candidates who have completed a dual-skilled or multiskilled apprenticeship with a recognised electrical qualification are also encouraged to apply. Initially, the role will have a strong focus on planned preventative maintenance. You will shadow experienced engineers, develop your understanding of the site and its equipment, and gradually build your confidence across electrical fault-finding, reactive maintenance and mechanical maintenance activities. This is a key development role and forms part of a wider group initiative, so the successful person will receive genuine investment, support and attention throughout their progression. What you'll be doing As a Trainee Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be part of the site Engineering team and report into the Engineering Management structure. You will: Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities on production machinery, electrical equipment and site services Work alongside experienced multiskilled engineers to develop electrical and mechanical maintenance skills Support reactive maintenance and breakdown response as your technical competence develops Assist with electrical fault-finding, repairs and routine maintenance work in line with your training and authorisation Develop your knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatics, conveyors, motors, drives and production equipment Help maintain the reliability of key site services, including electrical systems and compressed air Complete maintenance documentation, service reports and CMMS updates accurately Support continuous-improvement activity and contribute ideas to improve equipment reliability, performance and safety Work closely with production teams, engineering colleagues and external contractors to ensure safe and efficient operation of the plant Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Health & Safety, environmental legislation and company procedures The experience you'll bring This role would suit a practical, enthusiastic and ambitious engineer who has recently completed their apprenticeship or is looking for their first permanent maintenance engineering role. Essential requirements: NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering as a minimum, or an equivalent recognised Level 3 electrical engineering qualification Completed electrical engineering apprenticeship, electrical maintenance apprenticeship or dual-skilled/multiskilled apprenticeship with a strong electrical bias A genuine ambition to develop into a fully multiskilled maintenance engineer Practical, hands-on electrical experience gained through an apprenticeship, placement or industrial engineering environment A good understanding of electrical maintenance principles, electrical safety and safe isolation procedures A willingness to develop mechanical maintenance skills through structured training, mentoring and shadowing A positive, reliable and proactive approach to work Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team Commitment to maintaining high standards of Health & Safety What you'll get in return Salary of circa £35,000 A structured training and development pathway into a multiskilled maintenance engineering position Direct mentoring and shadowing from experienced site engineers Company sponsorship towards an HNC or HND qualification, subject to successful completion of probation and business requirements The opportunity to develop knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, drives and production equipment Are you up to the challenge? If you have completed an electrical or dual-skilled engineering apprenticeship, hold an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, and want to progress into a multiskilled maintenance career, we would like to hear from you. Please apply with your CV. You are also welcome to include a cover letter explaining why you would be a strong fit for this opportunity. For more information, please contact Engineering Specialist Recruiter Andy Jones at Yolk Recruitment. We also operate a referral scheme, so if you know someone who could be suitable for this role, please get in touch. Please note: while we aim to contact all applicants, the volume of applications received means this may not always be possible. If you have not heard from us within seven days of applying, unfortunately your application has not been successful on this occasion. Please continue to check our website for future opportunities. 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