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 systems, pneumatics, hydraulics, conveyors, drives and production equipment

Are you up to the challenge?

If you have completed an electrical or dual-skilled engineering apprenticeship, hold an NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering, and want to progress into a multiskilled maintenance career, we would like to hear from you.

Please apply with your CV. You are also welcome to include a cover letter explaining why you would be a strong fit for this opportunity.

For more information, please contact Engineering Specialist Recruiter Andy Jones at Yolk Recruitment.

We also operate a referral scheme, so if you know someone who could be suitable for this role, please get in touch.

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