Fitter's Mate

Marton Recruitment Ltd; Ashford; On-site; GBP 15,153 - 20,664; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rate

Overtime available

Full training and ongoing support

Career progression into Steel Erector

Long-term career prospects

UK-site projects across the country

Job summary

Marton Recruitment Ltd is looking for a reliable Fitter's Mate to join our client’s growing team. You will assist with installation of structural steelwork on sites across the UK, working alongside steel erectors and fitters.

This hands-on role suits someone practical who enjoys site-based work, is physically fit, and wants a long-term career in engineering and construction.

You must have a CSCS card and a full UK driving licence, and be willing to travel and stay away from home during the week.

Qualifications

• Experience in structural steel/construction/desing? (desirable)
• CSCS Card required
• Full UK driving licence required
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home during the week
• Physically fit with hands-on approach
• Reliable, punctual and team-oriented
• Willingness to learn and develop within the business

Responsibilities

• Assisting with installation and erection of structural steelwork and bespoke fabrications.
• Preparing steelwork, tools and materials for installation.
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely.
• Using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Assisting with drilling, bolting, fitting and assembly of steel components.
• Supporting site installations while maintaining high quality standards.
• Keeping work areas clean, organised and safe.
• Following all site health and safety procedures.
• Travelling to customer sites across the UK and working away from home when required.

Skills

Physically fit

Practical hands-on

Reliable

Team player

Willingness to learn

Education

CSCS Card

Full UK driving licence

Job description

Our client is looking for a reliable and hardworking Fitter's Mate to join their growing team. Working alongside experienced Steel Erectors and Fitters, you'll assist with the installation of structural steelwork and bespoke steel fabrications on sites across the UK.

This is a hands‑on role that would suit someone with a practical mindset who enjoys site work, working with structural steel and is looking to build a long‑term career within the engineering and construction industry.

Key Responsibilities

• Assisting Fitters with the installation and erection of structural steelwork and bespoke fabrications.
• Preparing steelwork, tools and materials ready for installation.
• Loading and unloading vehicles safely.
• Using hand and power tools safely and effectively.
• Assisting with drilling, bolting, fitting and assembly of steel components.
• Supporting site installations while maintaining high quality standards.
• Keeping work areas clean, organised and safe.
• Following all site health and safety procedures.
• Travelling to customer sites across the UK and working away from home when required.

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within structural steel, construction, engineering, fabrication or site installation is desirable.
• Valid CSCS Card (essential).
• Full UK driving licence (essential).
• Comfortable working away from home during the week when required due to the nature of the role.
• Physically fit with a practical, hands‑on approach.
• Able to work safely at customer sites and follow health and safety procedures.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work well as part of a team.
• Willingness to learn and develop within the business.

What's on Offer

• Competitive hourly rate.
• Plenty of overtime available.
• Full training and ongoing support.
• Opportunity to progress into a Steel Erector/Fitter role.
• Long‑term career prospects with a well‑established and growing engineering business.
• Opportunity to work on a variety of interesting projects across the UK.

Marton Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this permanent vacancy.