Trainee Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Trainee Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Yolk Recruitment is supporting a leading manufacturing business in Pontypool with the recruitment of a Trainee Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer.

This is an excellent opportunity for a newly qualified, apprentice-trained engineer who is looking to build a long-term career in manufacturing maintenance. You will join a supportive and experienced Engineering team, receiving structured training, mentoring and hands-on development as you progress towards becoming a fully competent multiskilled maintenance engineer.

The successful candidate must have a strong electrical foundation. As a minimum, you will need to hold an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering or an equivalent Level 3 electrical qualification. Candidates who have completed a dual-skilled or multiskilled apprenticeship with a recognised electrical qualification are also encouraged to apply.

Initially, the role will have a strong focus on planned preventative maintenance. You will shadow experienced engineers, develop your understanding of the site and its equipment, and gradually build your confidence across electrical fault-finding, reactive maintenance and mechanical maintenance activities.

This is a key development role and forms part of a wider group initiative, so the successful person will receive genuine investment, support and attention throughout their progression.

What you'll be doing
As a Trainee Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, you will be part of the site Engineering team and report into the Engineering Management structure. You will:

Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities on production machinery, electrical equipment and site services
Work alongside experienced multiskilled engineers to develop electrical and mechanical maintenance skills
Support reactive maintenance and breakdown response as your technical competence develops
Assist with electrical fault-finding, repairs and routine maintenance work in line with your training and authorisation
Develop your knowledge of mechanical systems, pneumatics, conveyors, motors, drives and production equipment
Help maintain the reliability of key site services, including electrical systems and compressed air
Complete maintenance documentation, service reports and CMMS updates accurately
Support continuous-improvement activity and contribute ideas to improve equipment reliability, performance and safety
Work closely with production teams, engineering colleagues and external contractors to ensure safe and efficient operation of the plant
Ensure all work is completed in accordance with Health & Safety, environmental legislation and company procedures

The experience you'll bring

This role would suit a practical, enthusiastic and ambitious engineer who has recently completed their apprenticeship or is looking for their first permanent maintenance engineering role.

Essential requirements:

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering as a minimum, or an equivalent recognised Level 3 electrical engineering qualification
Completed electrical engineering apprenticeship, electrical maintenance apprenticeship or dual-skilled/multiskilled apprenticeship with a strong electrical bias
A genuine ambition to develop into a fully multiskilled maintenance engineer
Practical, hands-on electrical experience gained through an apprenticeship, placement or industrial engineering environment
A good understanding of electrical maintenance principles, electrical safety and safe isolation procedures
A willingness to develop mechanical maintenance skills through structured training, mentoring and shadowing
A positive, reliable and proactive approach to work
Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team
Commitment to maintaining high standards of Health & Safety What you'll get in return

Salary of circa £35,000
A structured training and development pathway into a multiskilled maintenance engineering position
Direct mentoring and shadowing from experienced site engineers
Company sponsorship towards an HNC or HND qualification, subject to successful completion of probation and business requirements
The opportunity to develop knowledge of mechanical…