Trainee Mechanical Fitter

Nicholas Associates Group; Derby; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious precision engineering business is seeking a Trainee Mechanical Fitter. This role offers a hands-on opportunity in manufacturing, with a focus on finishing high-quality components. Ideal candidates will have an engineering interest and be mechanically minded. Competitive pay and benefits are included, along with opportunities for progression.

Benefits

Death in Service Benefit - 2 x annual salary

Pension 5% and 3% by employer

5.6 weeks annual leave increasing to 6.6 weeks

Qualifications

• Hands on mechanically minded person with ability to use hand tools.
• Engineering interest or background is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Finish precision engineered machined and fabricated parts.
• Work within modern manufacturing facilities.

Skills

Engineering interest

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Hand tools

Pillar drills

Grinding equipment

Orbital sanders

Job description

• Posted on: 16th May 2025
• Job Reference: JN -052025-62733_1747397931

Do you have an engineering interest / hands on background?

Are you looking for that step into the world of manufacturing and engineering?

We are now looking for a hands on person to work for this prestigious precision engineering business.

The basics:

Job title: Trainee Mechanical Fitter

Pay: £24,503.63 rising to £25,674.21 after 3 month probation. Plus overtime available to increase earning potential.

Overtime: paid at 1.5 Mon-Sat and Double on Sundays

Hours: 36.5 hours each week working Monday 15.00 - 01.00am and Tuesday to Thursday 15.00 - 00.30.

Holidays and Benefits: Death in Service Benefit - 2 x annual salary, Pension 5% and 3% by employer, Holidays are 5.6 weeks of annual leave per year inc. bank holidays, increasing to 6.6 weeks inc. bank holidays following 1 year of continuous service.

Key responsibilities of the Trainee Mechanical Fitter:

You will be tasked to finish off precision engineered machined and fabricated parts so that the customer gets a first class finished component.

Using hand held tools such as pillar drills, grinding equipment, orbital sanders and general hand tools you will be working within first class modern manufacturing facilities for a company that can offer progression into other departments.

The ideal candidate / Trainee Mechanical Fitter may have some of the following, however, please note these are only desirable and not essential as all applications will be looked at individually:

-An engineering interest / background or some relevance towards engineering and manufacturing

-A hands of mechanically minded person with the ability to use hand tools

-Strong communication skills and an eye for detail

Commutable from: Derby, Long Eaton, Burton, Ilkeston, Nottingham, Heanor and surrounding areas.

If you are interested in the Trainee Mechanical Fitter role, please apply immediately due to the urgency of this role.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group Privacy Notice.

For more information on this vacancy please contact uson 01332360055.