Trainee Mechanical Engineer – Learn on the Gas Network

Wales & West Utilities Limited; Llandarcy; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

25 days annual leave

Company vehicle and tools

Bonus scheme

Life insurance

Employee assistance

Job summary

Wales & West Utilities Limited is seeking a Trainee Mechanical Engineer for the Llandarcy/Treforest area. The role offers a starting salary of £31,736 rising to £35,216 and a permanent full-time contract.

You will learn on the job under supervision, contribute to gas network maintenance and join a safety-conscious team. Ideal candidates have practical, hands-on skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn.

Qualifications

• Good practical and team working skills.
• An understanding or willingness to learn on-site health and safety and all aspects of gas safety.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Learn on the job and assist with everyday tasks on our gas network, including laying, connecting, disconnecting, commissioning, decommissioning and maintaining pipework and equipment.
• Undertake installation and maintenance work on pressure reduction installations, holders, compressor stations, heaters, pipework, valves and meters.
• Assist in emergency response, standby, testing, survey, detection and diagnostic work.
• Undertake excavation, backfill, reinstatement and repair work to necessary standards.

Skills

Practical skills

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

On-site safety

Driving licence (UK)

Job description

Wales & West Utilities Limited is seeking a Trainee Mechanical Engineer for the Llandarcy/Treforest area. The role offers a starting salary of £31,736 rising to £35,216 and a permanent full-time contract.

You will learn on the job under supervision, contribute to gas network maintenance and join a safety-conscious team. Ideal candidates have practical, hands-on skills, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn.