Junior Mechanical Fitter (Recycling Machinery)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment; Carrickmore; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training

Progression opportunities

Pension

Company benefits

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment is sourcing a Junior Mechanical Fitter for a specialist recycling machinery manufacturer in Carrickmore, Northern Ireland. The role offers full training, progression paths, a pension and other company benefits.

You will learn to assemble large-scale machinery from drawings, gain hands-on experience, and develop skills across the full build process in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Some experience in a mechanical, engineering or assembly environment.
• Comfortable using hand tools.
• Able to read basic engineering drawings or keen to learn.

Responsibilities

• Assemble heavy recycling machinery including conveyors and screens.
• Follow engineering drawings and work instructions.
• Use hand tools and measuring equipment.
• Work alongside experienced mechanical fitters.
• Work independently as your skills develop.

Skills

Hand tools

Reading engineering drawings

Independent work

Job description

Junior Mechanical Fitter (Recycling Machinery)

26,000 - 32,000 + Full Training + Progression + Pension + Company Benefits

Carrickmore, Northern Ireland

Are you a graduate, trainee or junior mechanical fitter looking to build your career with a specialist manufacturer of heavy recycling machinery, with full training and clear progression?

This growing engineering business designs and manufactures specialist recycling machinery, supplying heavy-duty equipment to customers across a range of industries. Due to continued growth, they are looking for a Junior Mechanical Fitter to join their skilled team and develop their mechanical fitting abilities.

You will be trained to assemble large-scale machinery including conveyors and screens, working from engineering drawings and gaining hands‑on experience across the full build process. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your technical skills within a supportive manufacturing environment.

This role would suit a graduate, trainee or junior mechanical fitter with some practical engineering experience looking for hands‑on training, development and a long‑term career in machinery manufacturing.

The Role:

• Assemble heavy recycling machinery including conveyors and screens
• Follow engineering drawings and work instructions
• Use hand tools and measuring equipment
• Work alongside experienced mechanical fitters
• Work independently as your skills develop

The Person:

• Some experience in a mechanical, engineering or assembly environment
• Comfortable using hand tools
• Able to read basic engineering drawings or keen to learn

Reference Number: BBBH27103

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