Commercial Fitter

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

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd is recruiting for a Commercial Fitter to join a specialist manufacturer near Colchester. The role is full-time, workshop-based and paid £15.50–£18.50 per hour DOE.

The ideal candidate has a background in joinery, carpentry, shopfitting, coachbuilding or vehicle conversions and enjoys hands-on fitting work. The role involves fitting and finishing bespoke commercial interiors, reading technical drawings, and installing fixtures, fittings, and equipment across catering

Qualifications

• Previous experience in commercial fitting, shopfitting, joinery or carpentry.
• Able to read technical drawings and take accurate measurements.
• Confident using hand and power tools.

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

Skills

Joinery

Carpentry

Shopfitting

Read drawings

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