Location
Poole, Dorset, England
Industry sector
Engineering
Job type
Temporary | Full Time
Job start date
ASAP
Posted date
05/11/2026
Closing date
03/12/2026
Trainee Engineer | Dorset | £12.71ph
Just finished college and keen to put those new skills to work on the shop floor, starting at £12.71ph?
Want a hands-on job where you're building, fixing and learning something new every day?
Ready to swap a dead-end role for a real career in engineering and manufacturing with room to grow?
Although varying dependant on the role, Trainee Engineering applicants could benefit from:
* Weekly pay
* Guaranteed hours every week, with no zero-hours contracts
* Typically Monday to Friday, with no weekends
* Overtime paid at a premium
* Annual performance bonuses (role dependent)
* Full on-the-job training, building real skills from day one
* A supportive environment where your development is taken seriously
* A choice of locations, including Poole, Wareham, Ferndown, Salisbury and Blandford
As a Trainee Engineer, your responsibilities will include:
* Learning practical skills in areas such as electronics, welding and fabrication, mechanical assembly, metal treatment or vehicle maintenance
* Using hand tools, power tools and machinery safely and accurately
* Following instructions, drawings and procedures to build, repair or finish products
* Checking your own work to meet quality standards
* Supporting experienced engineers and technicians across the business
As a Trainee Engineer, your experience will include:
* A recently completed STEM course, or practical study in engineering , mechanics or construction , OR
* Confidence using hand tools and power tools, OR
* Hobbies such as model making, car maintenance or DIY, OR
* A hands-on work background in engineering , manufacturing or construction
If you're ready to turn your practical skills into a long-term career as a Trainee Engineer , there's a role across Dorset waiting for you. Apply today with an up-to-date CV or call Beth Carey at Rubicon for more information.