Trainee Engineer

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 8 May 2026
LOCATION
Leicester
TYPE
Temporary
LEVEL
Entry-level
CATEGORY
Engineering
This role is not offered with visa sponsorship, though the employer is a licensed UK sponsor

SKILLS

Mechanical knowledge Electrical knowledge Communication skills Flexibility Reliability Problem solving Machine maintenance Teamwork

FULL DESCRIPTION

Trainee Engineer

Location: Leicester, Leicestershire

Contract Type: Temporary (Temp to Perm)

Hourly Rate: £14 per hour

Job Description

Are you looking to get into the engineering industry? We have an excellent job opportunity for you.

We are looking for a bright, reliable and enthusiastic individual to join our team working on a temp to perm placement as a trainee engineer. Working as a trainee engineer, you will be working under the supervision of the senior engineer to learn all elements of the job. This is an excellent opportunity for someone looking to progress within the industry. You can expect to learn and support jobs such as:

  • Supporting projects
  • Testing of machinery/components
  • Identifying issues and fixing them
  • Machine maintenance

You will have a good understanding of either mechanics or electrics with a good attitude towards learning whilst on the job.

Key Information

Posted: May 01, 2026

Location: Leicester, Leicestershire

Reference: 180645

Duration: Immediate start for the successful candidate. You will be working on a temp to perm basis.

Contract Type: Temporary

Hourly Rate: Starting rate for this trainee role is £14 per hour with a view to increase when your training is complete. Holiday will be accrued up to 28 days per year pro rata. We do not offer Visa Sponsorships.

Working Hours: This position will start as a Monday to Friday position working 8am – 4pm. As the job progresses and you go further within your training, there may be some shift changes to 6am – 2pm/2pm – 10pm Monday to Friday rotating. Even though this will be further down the line, it must be something that you are prepared to accommodate. There will also be times that you are required to be on call at the weekends between 8am – 6pm, this will include extra pay if called out.

Closing Date: 20260528

Experience & Qualifications

What are we looking for:

  • A hard-working person committed to learning
  • Reliable candidate with a professional attitude
  • Excellent communication skills. Good spoken and written English.
  • Flexible working hours as the job role progresses
  • Someone with an understanding of mechanical or electrical work.
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