Trainee Production Support Engineer

Yolk Recruitment

  • Port Talbot, Neath Port Talbot
  • £30,000-35,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Trainee Production Support EngineerLocation:Port TalbotSector:Job type:Salary:£30000.00 - £35000.00 per annumContact:Rhys JonesEmail:Rhys.Jones@yolkrecruitment.comJob ref:BBBH39510Published:about 12 hours agoExpiry date:20 January 2026Start date:AsapTrainee Production Support Engineer£30,000 - £35,000We're partnering with a leading manufacturer based in Port Talbot to offer an exciting opportunity for a motivated, detail-focused individual to join as a Trainee Production Engineer.This newly created role is ideal for someone with an engineering or manufacturing degree eager to apply their skills in a hands-on, real-world environment. You'll gain exposure to CNC programming, continuous improvement initiatives, ERP implementation, and new product development.With a structured three-year development plan, you'll progress towards a Product Manager role, building invaluable experience across production planning, compliance, testing, automation, and technical project delivery.If you have an engineering or manufacturing background and are ready to grow into a leadership position driving innovation and helping the business thrive through smarter, more efficient production processes this role is perfect for you.Key responsibilities:
  • Follow a clear 3-year plan to become a Product Manager
  • Shadow the Technical Manager and gradually take ownership of day-to-day job card creation for manufacturing
  • Interpret customer requirements and translate them into accurate production processes
  • Programme CNC machinery and use SolidWorks for job design and planning
  • Implement continuous improvement across processes and product flows
  • Participate in the design, testing, and compliance activities for both new and existing products
  • Support the rollout and implementation of a new ERP/MRP system
  • Analyse machinery capabilities, identify constraints, and help plan future investments
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 standards and internal quality systems
  • Explore emerging technologies (e.g. automation, AI tools) to futureproof the business.
This is what you'll get:
  • Competitive salary.
  • Fantastic progression opportunity.
And this is what you'll need:
  • Engineering degree.
  • Excellent attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
  • Interest or understanding of CNC, sheet metal and Solidworks.
If you feel you have the skills, experience and passion to be successful in this role apply now.*Please note, whilst we do our best to contact all candidates, due to the high number of applications we receive we cannot guarantee this for every role. If you have not heard anything from us within 7 days of applying - then unfortunately you have been unsuccessful. Please keep an eye on our website for more opportunities.

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