Trainee Plant Engineer

  • Apprenticeship Reference: 2996803035-2
  • Date Posted: 1 October 2026
  • Apprentice Employer: Path Recruitment
  • Location: Doncaster, Yorkshire
  • Apprentice Pay: £30,000 to £36,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: Company Van+Overtime
  • Apprenticeship Sector: Civil Engineering, Driving, Engineering
  • Apprenticeship Type: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time

About this Apprenticeship

Trainee Plant Engineer opportunity in Doncaster, covering the North, with £(phone number removed), van, fuel card, overtime, training and development available now.

We are recruiting for a well-established construction business with a strong reputation for delivering reliable plant machinery solutions to its customers. The company offers a supportive working environment, ongoing technical training and genuine opportunities for career development.

Key Benefits of the Trainee Plant Engineer:
  • £(phone number removed) basic salary
  • Company van and fuel card
  • Overtime paid at time and a half
  • Overtime available after normal working hours and Saturdays, completely optional
  • 20 days' holiday plus bank holidays
  • Full training provided
  • Mobile role covering customers across the North
  • Opportunity to work on a varied range of construction and plant machinery
About the Role Key Responsibilities
  • As a Trainee Plant Engineer you will provide a professional service to customers across the North, attending sites to diagnose faults, carry out servicing and complete mechanical repairs.
  • You will work on a wide range of plant machinery, including excavators, wheel loaders, dumpers and similar construction equipment. A typical day will involve travelling to customer sites, fault-finding, preventative maintenance, servicing machinery and completing repairs to minimise downtime.
  • This is a genuinely mobile position, offering variety and independence. You will need a full driving licence and your own tools to carry out the role effectively.
About You Skills & Experience

The ideal Trainee Plant Engineer will have a strong interest in engineering, potentially early on in a mechanical career.

You must hold a full driving licence.

Next Steps

This is an excellent opportunity for a Trainee Plant Engineer looking to join an established construction business offering a competitive salary, company van, overtime, training and long-term career development.

We encourage you to apply today or contact Georgina on (phone number removed) / (url removed) to find out more on this Trainee Plant Engineer role!