Trainee Maintenance Technician

Company: The Job People
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Location: Northamptonshire
Job Description:

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.

Posted: April 2nd, 2026