Trainee Engineering Technician

A259 Recruitment; Wick; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist recruitment firm is seeking a Trainee Engineering Technician in Wick, United Kingdom. This role involves assisting in the production of precision castings for the automotive and motorsport sectors. Responsibilities include metal pouring and finishing processes, with full training provided. Ideal candidates should be physically fit, reliable, and have a strong awareness of health and safety practices. Opportunities for certification such as a Level 3 Foundry Cast Metals Diploma will be available.

Benefits

Training opportunity for Level 3 Foundry Cast Metals Diploma

Overtime pay at time and a half

Possibility for permanent role after temp period

Qualifications

• Ability to perform heavy manual work; experience in a heavy industrial environment is an advantage.
• Strong health and safety awareness is essential for self and others.
• Conscientious and reliable with enthusiasm for learning new tasks.

Responsibilities

• Perform tasks in the production of cast metal products using aluminium and magnesium alloys.
• Assist with metal pouring and the handling of sand moulds.
• Use hand-held cutting and grinding machinery for finishing products.

Skills

Physical fitness

Attention to detail

Health and safety awareness

Education

Level 3 Foundry Cast Metals Diploma

Tools

Electric hand tools

Abrasive machinery

Job description

Overview

Recruiting now for a Trainee Engineering Technician. Our client is a specialist manufacturer of precision sand cast aluminium and steel castings for the automotive and motorsport engineering industry. The client is an award‑winning, innovative leader in the design, engineering, and manufacture of high‑integrity complex castings for world‑leading manufacturers. This is a Temp to Perm role to start ASAP. Pay starts at £13.25, rising to £14.50/£15+ after 12 months. 40 hours per week, plus overtime at time and a half. Early morning starts with some flexibility. There is the opportunity to attain a level 3 Foundry Cast Metals Diploma.

Responsibilities

• Prototype Foundry Operator
  • Perform a variety of creative tasks in the production of cast metal products, working with materials such as aluminium and magnesium alloys heated to 750 degrees.
  • Pour metal into sand moulds within the foundry (full training provided).
  • Work in a high temperature‑controlled environment.
  • Wear protective overalls and welding shields as required.
  • Follow instructions carefully; prior experience in a manufacturing environment is advantageous.
• Foundry Labourer
  • Manually knock out sand moulds with care and precision and assist with metal pouring (full training provided).
  • Be physically fit for heavy manual work; experience in a heavy industrial environment is advantageous.
  • A forklift licence would be an asset.
• Grinding & Finishing Department – Fettler
  • Perform tasks using electric hand tools and abrasive machinery in the production and finishing of cast metal products.
  • Use hand‑held cutting and grinding machinery, deburring, and removal of excess material from castings.

Additional information / Qualities

• Be physically fit and conscientious.
• Be reliable and enthusiastic; flexible to move around all departments.
• Strong health and safety awareness (for you and colleagues).
• Manual handling awareness.