Commercial Fitter

Prime Appointments Ltd; Great Bromley; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 25,000; Full time

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd in the Colchester area is seeking a Commercial Fitter to join a specialist manufacturer that designs and builds catering trailers, mobile units and vehicle interiors.

You will work from technical drawings fitting fixtures, worktops, shelving and equipment in a busy workshop, delivering high-quality finishes on bespoke units for clients across the region.

Qualifications

• Background in joinery, carpentry, shopfitting or vehicle conversions.
• Able to read technical drawings and take accurate measurements.
• Proficient with hand and power tools and delivering high-quality finishes.

Responsibilities

• Measure, cut, assemble and fit materials.
• Install worktops, shelving and fixtures.
• Fit wall/ceiling linings, flooring and finishes.
• Install equipment and appliances per specifications.
• Work from drawings and job specifications.

Skills

Joinery / Carpentry

Shopfitting

Vehicle conversions

Read technical drawings

Hand & power tools

Job description

Commercial Fitter - Near Colchester - Full Time - £15.50-£18.50 per hour DOE

We are currently recruiting for a Commercial Fitter to join a well-established specialist manufacturer based near Colchester. The business designs and builds bespoke catering trailers, mobile units, vehicle conversions and commercial interiors.

This is a full-time opportunity offering £15.50-£18.50 per hour, depending on experience.

This role would suit someone with a background in joinery, carpentry, shopfitting, coachbuilding or vehicle conversions, who enjoys practical workshop-based work.

About the Role

As a Commercial Fitter, you will be responsible for fitting and finishing bespoke commercial interiors, including catering trailers, mobile units and vehicle conversions.

Working from technical drawings and specifications, you will install fixtures, fittings, worktops, shelving, flooring and commercial equipment, ensuring every build is completed to a high standard.

Key Responsibilities

• Measuring, cutting, assembling and fitting materials
• Installing worktops, counters, shelving, doors and internal fixtures
• Fitting wall and ceiling linings, flooring, trims and finishing details
• Installing and securing commercial equipment and appliances
• Working from technical drawings, measurements and job specifications
• Using hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment
• Carrying out adjustments, repairs and finishing work
• Working alongside welders, fabricators and other trades to complete builds

The Ideal Candidate

• Previous experience in commercial fitting, shopfitting, joinery or carpentry
• Experience in coach building or vehicle conversions would also be beneficial
• Able to read technical drawings and take accurate measurements
• Confident using hand and power tools
• Good practical skills and attention to detail
• Able to produce neat, high-quality finishes
• Reliable, organised and comfortable working within a busy workshop

Desirable

• Experience with catering trailers, food trucks, horseboxes or specialist vehicles
• Knowledge of laminate, composite panels, stainless steel or commercial flooring
• Experience fitting interiors and equipment within confined spaces

What's On Offer

• £15.50-£18.50 per hour, depending on experience
• Full-time workshop-based position
• Varied bespoke projects - no two builds are necessarily the same
• Opportunity to work across specialist commercial vehicle and interior builds
• Established and skilled workshop team