Trainee Maintenance Technician Andover, Hampshire Permanent, full time/part time (min 30h per week) Salary: Competitive DOE Career with real potential in a fast growing, innovative environment Our client, Queensland Bakery Co., manufacture and supply sweet baked treats for Retail, Out of Home consumption, Food Service and Wholesale. With over 100 years of baking experience, their delicious ranges of white label and branded baked treats have satisfied generations of hungry customers. They are now looking for an experienced and passionate Trainee Maintenance Technician to join their family bakery business in Andover, Hampshire. You'll play a crucial role in maintaining their specialised baking equipment and ensuring smooth production operations. This position is essential for maintaining the high quality and efficiency of bakery production processes. Trainee Maintenance Technician, your responsibilities: Supporting Manufacturing Manager to perform preventative and reactive maintenance on bakery equipment including mixers, ovens, proofers, and packaging machinery Conducting regular inspections and maintenance of refrigeration systems Ensuring all equipment meets food safety and hygiene standards Troubleshooting and repairing mechanical issues in bakery production equipment Maintaining accurate records and documentation Assisting with the implementation of equipment upgrades and improvements Collaborating with production staff to minimise downtime during maintenance and conduct facilities maintenance Trainee Maintenance Technician, the person: Relevant qualifications in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Previous experience in mechanical maintenance and repair within food production environment (ideally industrial bakery equipment) Basic electrical knowledge would beneficial Strong understanding of food safety regulations and hygiene requirements Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals Experience with planned preventative maintenance systems and programs Good understanding of IT Excellent communication and problem-solving skills Trainee Maintenance Technician, the benefits: Competitive salary Flexible part-time schedule Staff discount on bakery products Discretionary Bonus Scheme Long term permanent employment relationship Opportunity to work within a friendly and collaborative team 28 days of Annual Leave including Bank Holidays (plus an extra day for every worked year up to 5 days in total) Free onsite parking Pure Human Resources Limited works in partnership with Queensland Bakery Co. in providing Recruitment support. No applications from agencies please. ADZN1_UKTJ