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…
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