Steeper Group – Trainee Maintenance Technician – Leeds

Steeper Group – Trainee Maintenance Technician – Leeds Steeper Group is a true leader in the Orthotic, Prosthetic and Assistive Technology products. In the past 100 years we have grown to become one of the UK’s largest suppliers. Steeper’s vision is to create life’s turning points, together. We aim to do this by delivering innovative prosthetic, orthotic and assistive technology products and responsive clinical services. We have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Maintenance Technician to join our existing team based in Leeds. Send CV's to [email removed]

Overview

This Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician apprenticeship provides the opportunity to gain practical experience maintaining and repairing machinery, production equipment, and facilities while working at Steeper Group in Leeds. The role focuses on developing mechanical and electrical engineering skills, supporting the maintenance team, and ensuring equipment operates safely and efficiently within a manufacturing environment.

Apprentices will work alongside an experienced Maintenance Technician to develop skills in fault finding, equipment repairs, preventative maintenance, and identifying technical problems. Responsibilities include assisting with machinery inspections, responding to equipment breakdowns, monitoring equipment performance, maintaining accurate maintenance records, checking spare parts, and supporting improvements to equipment reliability and efficiency. The role also involves reading technical drawings and equipment manuals, following health and safety procedures, and working closely with production teams.

The apprenticeship is suited to someone who has a genuine interest in engineering, enjoys practical work, and has good problem-solving, communication, and attention-to-detail skills. Applicants should be reliable, organised, willing to learn, and have basic IT and numeracy skills. Previous engineering or maintenance experience is beneficial but not essential. Apprentices will complete the Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Dual Discipline apprenticeship through structured training and practical workplace experience, with opportunities to progress towards becoming a fully qualified Maintenance Technician.

About the Employer

With a commitment to caring for all, our mission is to empower patients, customers and our people, worldwide, by delivering world-leading technologies and products, alongside responsive clinical services,
across the fields of prosthetics, orthotics and accessible technology – fundamentally enhancing people’s lives with innovation, compassion, and integrity.

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Training to be Delivered

• Develop mechanical and electrical engineering skills through practical maintenance activities.
• Learn how to inspect, maintain, service, and repair production machinery, equipment, and facilities.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance to reduce breakdowns and improve equipment reliability.
• Develop fault-finding and diagnostic skills to identify mechanical and electrical problems.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, equipment manuals, specifications, and schematics.
• Monitor equipment performance by checking temperatures, pressure gauges, valves, and other operating conditions.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, servicing schedules, and equipment documentation.
• Understand maintenance stock control, spare parts, tools, and replacement components.
• Follow health and safety procedures, risk assessments, and safe working practices within an engineering environment.
• Support continuous improvement projects to improve equipment performance, energy efficiency, and workplace safety.
• Complete the nationally recognised Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician Dual Discipline qualification alongside practical workplace experience.

Vacancy Details

Vacancy Location

Unit 3, Stourton Link, Intermezzo Drive, Leeds LS10 1DF

Apprenticeship Level

Engineering Technician (Level 3)

Employer Name

Steeper Group

Employer Address

Unit 3, Stourton Link, Intermezzo Drive, Leeds LS10 1DF

Expected Duration

42 months

Working Week

Exact working days to be confirmed at interview stage.

Weekly Hours

Exact working hours to be confirmed at interview stage.