Trainee Mould Machine Technician - Training & Career Growth

South West Recruitment Ltd; Poole; On-site; GBP 14,000 - 21,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Progression opportunities

Long-term career

Supportive team

Early finish Friday

Stable employment

Job summary

South West Recruitment Ltd is seeking a motivated trainee to join our production team in Poole as a Trainee Production Mould Machine Technician. You will learn to set up and programme moulding machines, maintain equipment and contribute to high-quality production.

The role offers full training, a clear path for progression, and a long-term career within a well-established cable manufacturer. Expect normal daytime hours with a Friday early finish.

Qualifications

• Technically minded and enjoys learning how machinery works.
• Hands-on and practical approach to tasks.
• Good problem-solving and logical thinking.
• Organised, reliable and safety-conscious.
• Willing to develop engineering and manufacturing skills.

Responsibilities

• Setting up moulding machines ready for production.
• Programming machinery for different products.
• Servicing and maintaining production equipment.
• Diagnosing and repairing machine faults.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• Recording maintenance work and machine repairs.
• Carrying out preventative maintenance.
• Supporting continuous improvements in safety, quality and production efficiency.
• Assisting with product assembly when required.
• Developing the skills to train production operators on routine machine servicing.

Skills

Technically minded

Hands-on

Problem solving

Team player

Safety conscious

Education

Engineering/Mechanical/Manufacturing qualification

Tools

Hand tools

Job description

South West Recruitment Ltd is seeking a motivated trainee to join our production team in Poole as a Trainee Production Mould Machine Technician. You will learn to set up and programme moulding machines, maintain equipment and contribute to high-quality production.

The role offers full training, a clear path for progression, and a long-term career within a well-established cable manufacturer. Expect normal daytime hours with a Friday early finish.