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Trainee Mechanical Fitter

Rise Technical Recruitment Limited

Sittingbourne

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GBP 28,000 - 30,000

Full time

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Job summary

A technical recruitment agency is seeking a Trainee Mechanical Fitter in Sittingbourne. Ideal for recent graduates or those with basic engineering skills, this role offers in-house training, opportunities for progression, and overtime. You'll assist with maintenance, welding, and repairs while enjoying a supportive team environment. The position features a 4-on, 4-off shift pattern, ensuring a balanced work-life schedule.

Benefits

In-house training
Progression opportunities
Overtime availability
Long-term job security

Qualifications

  • Basic engineering or fitting skills are desirable.
  • Willingness to learn new skills through training.
  • Interest in long-term progression into senior fitter roles.

Responsibilities

  • Assist with machinery maintenance, welding, and emergency repairs.
  • Support breakdowns and ensure production efficiency.

Skills

Basic engineering skills
Welding
Hands-on approach

Education

Graduate
Job description

Trainee Mechanical Fitter
£28,000 - £30,000 + In-House Training + Progression Opportunities + Overtime Available
Sittingbourne (Commutable from Maidstone, Gillingham, Chatham, Faversham and surrounding areas)

Are you a graduate/aspiring Engineer looking to develop your skills in a hands-on role with excellent training, opportunities for progression, and long-term job security?

This is a unique opportunity to join a busy facility supporting the recycling of electrical items, working alongside experienced fitters and engineers to carry out varied maintenance, repair, and fabrication tasks. You will benefit from strong in-house training, skill development, and a supportive team environment.

This company is recognised for its investment in people, community-focused recruitment, and commitment to improving operational efficiency. They are now looking to expand their fitting team due to ongoing demand and site requirements.

In this 4 on 4 off days and nights role, you will be responsible for assisting with machinery maintenance and repairs, welding and fabrication, and supporting breakdown responses to keep operations running smoothly. You will also gain hands-on experience with a wide range of engineering tasks, with opportunities to progress into senior fitter positions.

This role would suit a mechanically minded candidate with basic engineering or fitting experience, looking to build a long-term career with training, progression, and overtime opportunities.

The Role:
  • Assisting with machinery maintenance, welding, and emergency repairs
  • Supporting breakdowns and ensuring production efficiency
  • 4-on, 4-off shift pattern (days and nights)
The Person:
  • Graduate, Basic engineering or fitting skills (welding and mechanical desirable)
  • Hands-on and keen to learn new skills through training
  • Interested in long-term progression into senior fitter roles
  • Commutable to Sittingbourne

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

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