Trainee Installer / Skilled Operative in Plymouth

Denholm Industrial Services; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full training provided

Overtime opportunities

Career progression

Long-term work on major UK programmes

Job summary

Denholm Industrial Services in Plymouth is recruiting a Trainee Installer / Skilled Operative to join a specialist team. The role involves installing and fitting materials in a highly regulated environment, using hand and power tools, measuring equipment, and following strict safety procedures.

The position is full-time and permanent, offers full training, overtime opportunities, and long-term career progression within a specialist engineering sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in construction, manufacturing, engineering, shipbuilding, or similar skilled labour is desirable.
• Competent with hand and power tools.
• Physically fit and able to perform manual work.
• Reliable, punctual and able to work in a team.
• Willingness to undertake training and develop specialist skills.

Responsibilities

• Install and fit specialist materials and components.
• Use hand and power tools and measuring equipment.
• Follow technical instructions and procedures.
• Maintain high workmanship and quality standards.
• Adhere to health, safety and security requirements.
• Work effectively as part of a team to meet deadlines.

Skills

Hand and power tools

Physical fitness

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Willingness to train

Job description

Trainee Installer / Skilled Operative in Plymouth

Join a growing team delivering specialist installation work in Plymouth.

We are recruiting Trainee Installers / Skilled Operatives to join a specialist team working within a secure engineering and manufacturing environment. This role offers full training and long-term career opportunities for individuals with practical skills and a strong work ethic.

Location: Plymouth
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Salary: Starting rate of £15 per hour plus overtime
Hours of work: 10 hours per day – Monday to Saturday

About the Role

You will be involved in the installation and fitting of specialist materials and components within a highly regulated environment. The role is hands-on and physically demanding, requiring the safe use of a range of hand and power tools while working to strict quality and safety standards.

Key Responsibilities:

• Installation and fitting of specialist materials and components
• Use of hand tools, power tools, and measuring equipment
• Following technical instructions and work procedures
• Maintaining high standards of workmanship and quality
• Adhering to health, safety, and security requirements
• Working effectively as part of a team to meet project deadlines

Candidate Requirements:

• Previous experience in construction, manufacturing, engineering, shipbuilding, mechanical fitting, maintenance, or similar skilled labour roles is desirable
• Competent in the use of hand and power tools
• Physically fit and capable of carrying out manual work
• Good attention to detail and commitment to quality
• Reliable, punctual, and able to work in a team environment
• Willingness to undertake training and develop specialist skills

Security Requirements

Due to the nature of the work, applicants must be eligible to obtain UK Security Check (SC) Clearance or already hold valid SC Clearance. Successful candidates will be required to undergo the relevant security vetting process.

What We Offer:

• Full training provided
• Competitive salary and overtime opportunities
• Career progression within a specialist engineering sector
• Stable, long-term work on major UK programmes