Junior Mechanical Fitter (Industrial)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Coleford; On-site; GBP 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 Days Holiday

Life Assurance

Health Care

Benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is seeking a Junior Mechanical Fitter (Industrial) for a Coleford, Gloucestershire role. The position offers a competitive salary plus 25 days holiday, life assurance, health care, and broader benefits in a globally reputed manufacturer.

The role focuses on hands-on assembly from engineering drawings, building hydraulics, motors and pipework within a workshop team. Training is on-the-job via shadowing experienced fitters as you kickstart your engineering career.

Qualifications

• Hands-on mechanical fitter with interest in hydraulics, motors, and pipework.
• Willingness to undergo on-the-job training through shadowing experienced fitters.
• Able to work rotating shifts and as part of a small workshop team.
• No formal degree required; ongoing development provided.

Responsibilities

• Build mechanical components from engineering drawings.
• Work in a workshop with a small team.
• Shadow experienced fitters for on-the-job training.
• Rotating 6am–2pm and 2pm–10pm shifts.

Skills

Hands-on engineering

Mechanical bias

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Job description

Junior Mechanical Fitter (Industrial)
Competitive Salary + 25 Days Holiday + Life Assurance + Health Care + Benefits
Coleford, Gloucestershire

Are you a Junior Mechanical Fitter looking for a hands-on role with plenty of ongoing training and development, within a long-standing and globally renowned manufacturer?

On offer if a great opportunity to kickstart your engineering career in a role where you will receive on-the-job training through the shadowing of experienced Fitters.

In this double-days role you will be working from engineering drawings to build a range of mechanical components, such as motors, pipework and hydraulics. You will be in small team in the workshop, gaining valuable engineering experience every day.

This manufacturing company are leaders in their specialist sector, with hundreds of employees worldwide and a turnover of £80 million. They pride themselves on their extremely low turnover of staff due to internal promotions, making this a great opportunity to propel your long-term career.

This role would suit a Junior Engineer from a hands-on mechanical background looking to join a large company that will look after them through ongoing tailored training opportunities and a wealth of company benefits.

The Role:

• Building a range of mechanical components such as hydraulics, motors, and pipework
• Workshop based, working in a close-knit team
• Ongoing training through on-the-job shadowing
• Monday to Friday, 6am – 2pm then 2pm – 10pm, rotating weekly

The Person:

• Junior / Trainee Engineer
• Mechanically biased
• Looking for a hands-on role

Reference: BBBH28039

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.