Trainee Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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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