Trainee Maintenance Technician
| Posting date: | 02 April 2026 |
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| Salary: | £14.00 to £16.00 per hour |
| Additional salary information: | Mon-Fri 8am-5pm |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 02 May 2026 |
| Location: | Daventry, Northamptonshire, NN11 8PH |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | The Job People |
| Job type: | Temporary |
| Job reference: | abtmt1_1775144344 |
Summary
The Job People are looking for a Trainee Maintenance Technician to join a busy horticulture manufacturing plant in Daventry within the manufacturing and production industry.
We are seeking a Trainee Maintenance Operative Technician with an understanding and a proven track record in maintenance of buildings, services, and mechanical equipment.
Monday to Friday 8am till 5pm
About the Role: Trainee Maintenance Technician
As a Maintenance Technician Operative; you will be integral to our operations, ensuring that our facilities run smoothly and safely.
This is a full time role - that can lead to a full time contract.
Salary starts between £14.00 - £16.00 per hour
Knowledge within a Horticulture background is beneficial to the role but not essential.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Preventative Maintenance: Proactively identify and address maintenance needs in buildings, services, and equipment to prevent breakdowns.
- Maintenance Execution: Undertake maintenance tasks within your capabilities, including working with compressed air systems, production equipment (automated filling lines, mixing tanks, etc.), pipe fitting, racking, basic electrical maintenance, and construction work.
- Contractor Engagement: Liaise with external contractors to ensure quality and efficiency in maintenance tasks.
- Improvement Projects: Identify and implement improvements; manage the design, fabrication, installation, and commissioning of projects.
- Compliance and Safety: Actively participate in the health and safety team, maintaining compliance with safety standards.
- Inventory and Procurement: Assist with maintenance stock inventory, order spare parts for machines and equipment, and source quotes for maintenance supplies.
- Equipment Management: Conduct daily/weekly inspections and maintain and review maintenance check sheets.
About You
- Must be willing to work hard / learn & understand all processes required to carry out the job role
- Someone eager and willing to learn
- Able to work on own initiative
Benefits of working for The Job People in Daventry as a Trainee Maintenance Technician:
- Long term work - Opportunity to gain a full-time contract.
- Weekly Pay
- 40 hours per week
- Holiday Pay
- Access to online payslip portal
- Pension Scheme
- Free on-site car parking
- PPE Work wear provided.
- Tools / Equipment provided
- Consistent shifts
- Great work / life balance
Please click apply to be considered for our role within the Manufacturing and Production Industry in Daventry.