Junior / Trainee Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical / Electrical)

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Job information

  • Location: Bradford, West Yorkshire
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Salary: £40000 - £42000 per annum + Overtime Opportunities + 3-Shift Pattern
  • Published: 2 June 2026

Junior/Trainee Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical / Electrical)

£40,000 – £42,000 + Overtime Opportunities + 3-Shift Pattern

Bradford

Are you an aspiring Maintenance Engineer, from either a mechanical or electrical background, looking to join a company that offer a variety of specialist training across a wide range of equipment and machinery, including PLCs?

In this role you will be working alongside a team of engineers whilst maintaining, inspecting, and repairing industrial machinery. You will be based on site, working alternating day shift patterns, attending machines used to build, package, and cut bespoke products.

Founded nearly 50 years ago, this internationally recognised company has become a driving force within their industry and offers a tight-knit culture where you can be part of a team that supports and nurtures your career.

This role would suit someone who is from a mechanical or electrical background, looking to kickstart their maintenance career in a company that will invest heavily in their future.

The Role:

  • Maintaining, inspecting, and servicing a range of heavy industrial machinery
  • Working alongside a team of engineers and overseeing mechanical operations
  • Managing and prioritising workload, with a mix of planned and reactive work
  • Full on the job training on a range of specialist equipment and machinery
  • Monday to Friday, 3 shift pattern, 6am – 2:30pm, 8am – 4:30pm, 1:30pm – 10pm, rotating weekly

The Person

  • Junior/Trainee Maintenance Engineer
  • Mechanical or Electrical background
  • Looking for a 3-shift role

Reference number: BBBH25638a

Engineer, Engineering, Electrical, Shift, Maintenance, Sitework, Plant, industrial, Servicing, Planned, Reactive, Packaging, Cutting, Building, Bradford, Site, Service, Workshop, Manufacturing

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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