Trainee Manager

Trainee Manager

Salary: c.£35,000 | 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays | Laptop & Mobile | Pension Contribution

Full-time | Office-Based | 2 – 3 Year Development Program

Towne Lifting is a proud, family-run engineering business with big ambitions and a growing national footprint. As part of our long-term growth strategy, we're investing in the next generation of leadership—and we're looking for a Trainee Manager to join us on that journey.

This is a rare and exciting opportunity for someone with strong potential and a hunger to grow into a key management role within our business.

About the Program

Over a structured 2 – 3-year training period (depending on your progress), you will gain hands-on experience across every core area of the business, including:

• Engineering and Technical Services
• Order Processing and Operations
• Sales and Business Development
• People and Team Management

By the end of the program, you'll have a full 360° understanding of what it takes to run a successful branch—and you'll be ready to step into a management position, leading your own team.

What We’re Looking For

We’re not just hiring a Trainee. We’re hiring future leadership.

You’ll need to bring:

• A strong understanding of business principles (ideally through a business-related degree).
• A confident and proactive personality with the ability to think on your feet.
• Real drive, determination and ambition to exceed targets and grow with the company.
• A desire for personal and professional development.
• A hands-on approach and the humility to learn every aspect of the business, from the ground up.

What We Offer:

• Circa £35,000 salary, with regular reviews as you progress.
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.
• Company laptop and mobile phone.
• People’s Pension contribution.
• Long-term career progression in a growing and supportive company.
• A chance to be part of a business that values its people and rewards ambition.

Location

This is an office-based role at our Middlesbrough branch.

Sound like you

If you're ready to take the next big step in your career and become a future leader at Towne Lifting, we want to hear from you.

Apply now with your CV!