Trainee Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Yolk Recruitment Ltd; Carmarthen; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Full PPE

Training & development

Career progression

Long-term stability

Job summary

Yolk Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Trainee Maintenance Engineer to join a growing materials processing business in Carmarthen on days. You will receive full training while working with experienced engineers to become a fully qualified maintenance engineer.

You will assist with routine inspections, support maintenance activities, diagnose faults, and gain hands-on experience with conveyors and plant machinery, while adhering to safety and permit systems.

Qualifications

• A genuine interest in engineering and maintenance.
• A relevant engineering qualification, apprenticeship, or college-based studies.
• A practical mindset and willingness to learn.
• Good problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to work.
• Strong communication skills and teamwork.
• Commitment to working safely.
• Previous experience in manufacturing or similar environments would be advantageous but is not essential.
• Desire to build a long-term career in engineering.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine inspections across plant and workshop areas.
• Support planned preventative maintenance activities on a range of processing equipment.
• Learn how to diagnose faults and assist with breakdown repairs.
• Gain hands-on experience working on conveyors, screening equipment, and other plant machinery.
• Help maintain excellent housekeeping and safety standards across site.
• Work from maintenance schedules and engineering job sheets.
• Learn and follow permit systems, risk assessments, and safe systems of work.
• Develop understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems.
• Work closely with experienced engineers who will mentor and support your development.

Skills

Interest in engineering

Practical mindset

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Engineering qualification or apprenticeship

Job description

Trainee Maintenance Engineer - Days
Carmarthen
£27,000 - £30,000 + Training & Development

What You'll Do:

Join a growing materials processing business and begin your engineering career within a busy, hands-on environment. Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll receive full training while developing the skills needed to become a fully qualified Maintenance Engineer.

• Assist with routine inspections across plant and workshop areas
• Support planned preventative maintenance activities on a range of processing equipment
• Learn how to diagnose faults and assist with breakdown repairs
• Gain hands-on experience working on conveyors, screening equipment, and other plant machinery
• Help maintain excellent housekeeping and safety standards across site
• Work from maintenance schedules and engineering job sheets
• Learn and follow permit systems, risk assessments, and safe systems of work
• Develop your understanding of mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and basic electrical systems
• Work closely with experienced engineers who will mentor and support your development

What You'll Bring:

• A genuine interest in engineering and maintenance
• A relevant engineering qualification, apprenticeship, or college-based engineering studies
• A practical mindset and willingness to learn
• Good problem-solving skills and a hands-on approach to work
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively within a team
• A positive attitude and commitment to working safely
• Previous experience in manufacturing, automotive, construction, agriculture, plant maintenance, or engineering environments would be advantageous but is not essential
• A desire to build a long-term career within engineering

Why You Should Apply:

This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing organisation that invests heavily in training, development, and long-term career progression.

• Structured training programme with support from experienced engineers
• Clear progression route into a fully qualified Maintenance Engineer position
• Exposure to a wide variety of machinery and engineering disciplines
• Ongoing professional development and additional qualifications
• Supportive team environment with plenty of opportunities to learn
• Strong benefits package including pension and full PPE provision
• Long-term career stability within a growing business
• Opportunity to develop valuable technical skills in a fast-paced industrial environment

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