Trainee Engineer

Routes To Work South; Lanark; Remote; GBP 21,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

Routes To Work South in Lanark is seeking a Trainee Engineer for a 12-week fixed-term contract, with an immediate start and 37 hours per week. The position offers a pathway to permanent roles through in-house training or an apprenticeship, with ALL AGES considered.

The role provides hands-on exposure across production departments, suitable for individuals who enjoy practical design, manufacturing, mechanics or joinery work.

Qualifications

• Would suit someone who enjoys working with their hands, e.g. design & manufacturing, mechanics, joinery.

Responsibilities

• 12-week fixed term contract gaining experience in a variety of production departments.
• Possibility of permanent status through apprenticeship or in-house training.

Skills

Hands-on work

Design & manufacturing

Mechanics

Joinery

Job description

Job Specifics

• Reference No: LO419
• Location: Lanark
• Hours: Full Time (37 hours)
• Salary: Under 21 £10.85, over 21 £13.45
• Closing Date: Friday 16th October 2026
• Why should you apply for this role:An excellent opportunity for career development.

Job Overview

Interested in a career in Engineering?

Global manufacturing service provider of precision products based in Lanark have an opportunity for a Trainee Engineer.

Over the past 4 months they have employed a few young people on temporary contracts, giving them time with the company to make sure engineering is what they want to do which also gives the company time to make sure they have the right attitude and ability.

This has worked well so far with 2 out of 3 employees moving onto permanent contracts.

They now have an opportunity of a 12-week fixed term contract for someone looking for an introduction into engineering with an immediate start.

ALL AGES CONSIDERED.

Wage, under 21 £10.85 per hour, over 21 £13.45 per hour contract is 37 hours per week

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Key Tasks

• 12-week fixed term contract gaining experience in a variety of production departments.
• Possibility of becoming permanent, either as an apprenticeship or in house training (if too old for apprenticeship)

Employer Expectations Skills/Knowledge/Experience

• Would suit someone who enjoys working with their hands e.g. design & manufacturing, mechanics, joinery etc.

Qualifications/Tickets/Licences Required