Trainee Maintenance Operative

Thorn Baker Group · UK wide

Trainee Maintenance Operative at Thorn Baker Group, across the UK, paying £12.00 - £14.00 per hour. This is a temp to perm role.

Salary
£12.00 - £14.00 per hour
Location
UK wide
Contract
Temp to perm
Posted
3 weeks ago
Closes
8 Sep 2026

Reference TBTMO

About the role

Thorn Baker Industrial Recruitment are looking for an Trainee Maintenance Operative to join a leading food manufacturing company based in Leicestershire

This role will be working directly with our client on a temp to perm contract

The Job:

  • Working as a trainee maintenance operative reporting to the Site Maintenance Manager
  • The Maintenance Trainee will work across all their units, with the priority being support of Production with emergency equipment repairs, preventative maintenance and working with contractors to ensure the continual and efficient running of the business

Main duties to include:

Safety

  • Follow established Health & Safety rules and guidance.
  • Complete all documentation required for the control and release of equipment to the bakery

Quality

  • Follow all Food safety policies while performing maintenance duties

 Delivery

  • Carry out preventative maintenance tasks according to the schedule and complete the required tasks in a timely manner.
  • Assess and where possible repair all equipment breakdowns.
  • Complete general maintenance on the buildings as required.
  • Work with external contractors for emergency repairs and routine services.
  • Maintain & improve the equipment condition where possible
  • Support sourcing of new equipment
  • All tasks to be carried out under guidance of the Site Maintenance Manager.

Cost

  • Sensible use of spares and maintenance stocks to keep maintenance spend under control.

Morale

  • Help the Operations team to train staff on the correct use of equipment

Carry out any reasonable request made of you by your manager

There are 2 shifts available based on where needed

Monday to Friday 6am-3pm or Monday to Friday 8am-5pm

Both are 40 hours per week with overtime available when production is very busy and applies after 40 hours

You will start on National Living Wage but once trained, you will receive an uplift in hourly salary of an extra £1.69ph

The person:

  • Positive, flexible and can-do attitude
  • A practical approach to maintenance & problem solving
  • Maintenance experience preferred, but not essential
  • Build relationships and good communication skills
  • Able to prioritise under pressure
  • Full Driving Licence

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Reference: TBTMO · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 8 Sep 2026 · Listed via Thorn Baker Group

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