Trainee Workshop Engineer
Holt Engineering · Poole, South West
Trainee Workshop Engineer at Holt Engineering, based in Poole, South West, paying £12.71 - £13.50 per hour. This is a temp to perm role.
- Salary
- £12.71 - £13.50 per hour
- Location
- Poole, South West
- Contract
- Temp to perm
- Posted
- 3 weeks ago
- Closes
- 29 Aug 2026
- Sector
- Assembly
44% below the typical rate for assembly
Reference https://holtengineering.co.uk/job/trainee-workshop-engineer/
About the role
Salary: £12.71-£13.50 per hour depending on experience
Job Type: Full-time | Temp to Perm
Hours: Monday to Friday
Are you a practical, hands-on individual who enjoys variety in your day? We’re recruiting on behalf of a well-established engineering business looking for a Trainee Workshop Engineer to join their experienced team.
This isn’t a role where you’ll be doing the same task every day. Instead, you’ll gain experience across a wide range of manufacturing, assembly and engineering activities, making it ideal for someone who enjoys learning new skills and getting involved wherever needed.
What you’ll be doing:
- Assembling and fitting a variety of engineered products
- Using hand and power tools for cutting, grinding and finishing materials
- Carrying out refurbishment and repair work
- Inspecting products, panels and components for quality
- Measuring components using engineering hand tools
- Preparing, cleaning and maintaining tooling and moulds
- Stripping down, rebuilding and preparing equipment
- Cutting, organising and handling materials
- Assisting with basic fabrication and TIG welding tasks
- Supporting general workshop and manufacturing activities we’re looking for:
- Previous experience within a manufacturing, engineering or workshop environment
- A practical, hands-on approach with excellent attention to detail
- Comfortable using hand tools and measuring equipment
- Keen to learn new skills and develop across multiple disciplines
- Reliable with a positive attitude and strong work ethic
- A couple of years’ manufacturing experience would be highly advantageous
- Exposure to fabrication, welding, machining or CNC equipment would be beneficial, but is not essential
- Full training and ongoing support from an experienced engineering team
- Excellent opportunity to develop a broad range of engineering skills
- Varied role with no two days the same
- Long-term career progression within a growing manufacturing business
- Stable, permanent opportunity with a respected local employer you’re looking for a varied engineering role where you can continue to build your skills and become a valued member of a supportive workshop team, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV or contact Holt Engineering for more information.
Reference: https://holtengineering.co.uk/job/trainee-workshop-engineer/ · Posted 3 weeks ago · Closes 29 Aug 2026 · Listed via Holt Engineering
Apply for this job
This role is listed via Holt Engineering. Applications are handled on the employer's site.
Apply on employer siteOpens the employer's website in a new tab.
Safe applying: a genuine employer will never ask you to pay for a DBS check, training or equipment, or move you onto WhatsApp before you are hired. If this listing does, report it and do not pay anything.