Starting salary of £26,748 per annum, plus weekly business performance bonuses and premium-rate overtime opportunities.

Following successful completion of your training programme, you could achieve earnings of up to £40,000 per year through overtime, bonus payments and progression through our skills-based pay structure.

At Niftylift, we design and manufacture market-leading mobile elevated work platforms that are sold in over 40 countries worldwide. With more than 400 employees across our UK manufacturing and engineering sites, we continue to invest in our people, facilities and future growth.

Due to continued success, we are looking for enthusiastic and practical individuals to join our manufacturing team as Trainee Manufacturing Technicians at our state-of-the-art facility in Milton Keynes.

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with hands-on mechanical experience who wants to build a long-term career in manufacturing and engineering.

Working alongside experienced technicians, you will receive training in:

• Mechanical assembly and fitting
• Hydraulic installation and systems
• Electrical wiring and installation
• Engineering drawings and schematics
• Quality standards and inspection processes
• Safe working practices within a manufacturing environment

As your skills develop, you'll progress through our structured training programme, unlocking further pay increases and opportunities for advancement.

What We're Looking For

To be successful in this role, you'll ideally have:

• Practical hands-on experience and the ability to use hand tools
• The ability to follow standard operating procedures and/or work instructions
• An understanding of safety, quality and housekeeping standards
• A positive attitude and willingness to learn
• Strong attention to detail
• A proactive and reliable approach to work
• The ability to work effectively as part of a team

Key Responsibilities

Following completion of your training programme, your responsibilities will include:

• Mechanical assembly and fitting of access platform components
• Hydraulic installation and electrical wiring activities
• Inspecting your work and ensuring quality standards are maintained
• Following health and safety procedures at all times
• Supporting continuous improvement and lean manufacturing initiatives
• Maintaining high standards of workplace organisation (5S)
• Working collaboratively to achieve quality, delivery and productivity targets
• Supporting the development and training of colleagues where appropriate

Pay & Working Hours

Working Hours

• Monday to Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm
• Structured overtime required to support production demands

Pay

• Starting rate: £12.86 per hour (£26,748 per annum)
• Progression rate: up to £15.54 per hour through skills development and assessment

Overtime Rates

• Overtime paid at time and a half or double time depending on hours worked.

Bonuses

• Weekly business performance bonus of £50-£100 per week (minimum £50 guaranteed once training is successfully completed)
• Additional annual company bonus (currently averaging approximately £500 per year, for guidance only)

Benefits

• 25 days annual leave, increasing to 30 days with service
• Bank holidays in addition to annual leave
• Business performance bonus scheme
• Annual company bonus
• 5% contributory pension scheme
• Life insurance scheme
• Healthcare benefits scheme
• Cycle to Work scheme
• Employee referral programme
• Discounted gym memberships
• Free on-site parking
• Subsidised lunches and refreshments
• Free quarterly company lunches
• Family events throughout the year
• On-site changing rooms and shower facilities

If you're practical, motivated and looking for a career where you can develop valuable engineering and manufacturing skills, we'd love to hear from you.

If your skills match what we're looking for, apply online today.