Recruitment Unlimited (SW)Ltd • Wiveliscombe

Workshop Trainee

About this role

Workshop Trainee – Full Training Provided

Location

Wiveliscombe (near Wellington, Taunton & Tiverton)

Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm (6:00am start after 3 months)

Transport

Own transport essential (rural location)

Pay

Competitive hourly rate + pay review after 3 months

Start a Skilled Career – Not Just a Job

We’re recruiting for a well-established engineering company offering full training in a specialist, in-demand trade. This is a fantastic opportunity to build practical, hands-on skills that are used across industries in the UK and worldwide.

If you enjoy working with your hands and want to learn a trade with long-term career progression, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.

What You’ll Be Doing

Working in a busy, well-equipped workshop environment

Learning to operate precision tools and specialised machinery (full training provided)

Manufacturing, sharpening, re-tipping, and servicing industrial saws

Supporting production, maintenance, and quality processes

Producing high-quality, accurate products for customers around the world

Developing hands-on skills that will stay with you for life

What We’re Looking For

A practical, hands-on individual who enjoys making or fixing things

Basic experience with hand tools or a workshop environment is preferred

Reliable, punctual, and hardworking

Willingness to learn, develop new skills, and take pride in your work

A positive team player with a can-do attitude

Own transport essential due to rural location

Working Hours

Monday to Friday, 8:00am – 4:30pm

Shift changes to 6

00am start after 3 months

Regular overtime available

No evenings, weekends, or bank holidays

What We Offer

Full training in a globally recognised specialist trade

Pay increase after 3 months

Clear career progression opportunities

A supportive, friendly, and experienced team

Learn a trade for life in a sustainable industry

Regular overtime opportunities

Free onsite parking

Free tea and coffee

Company pension