Trainee Mechanical Fitter: Hands-On Engineering Path

EGGER Group; Auchinleck; Remote; GBP 18,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and pension scheme

Private health care cash plan

Annual Christmas bonus

Lifestyle and wellbeing checks

Free fruit on site

Free parking

Job summary

EGGER Group in Auchinleck is recruiting a Mechanical Tradesperson (Trainee Mechanical Fitter) to develop hands-on skills in maintenance and repair of production equipment. You will work with experienced engineers, receive structured on‑the‑job training and mentoring, and progress towards a Mechanical Fitter competency.

The role offers a clear development pathway within a large international manufacturing business, with a focus on safety, accuracy and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Mechanical background gained through employment, apprenticeship, college studies or vocational training.
• Strong problem‑solving skills with a willingness to learn.
• Good teamwork and communication to work safely in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planned maintenance across the site.
• Learn to diagnose and repair mechanical faults on production equipment.
• Support breakdown response to minimise downtime.
• Assist with installation, maintenance and improvement of machinery and plant systems.
• Develop knowledge of conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Support engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain maintenance records and update systems.

Skills

Mechanical background

Problem solving

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Safety awareness

Job description

EGGER Group in Auchinleck is recruiting a Mechanical Tradesperson (Trainee Mechanical Fitter) to develop hands-on skills in maintenance and repair of production equipment. You will work with experienced engineers, receive structured on‑the‑job training and mentoring, and progress towards a Mechanical Fitter competency.

The role offers a clear development pathway within a large international manufacturing business, with a focus on safety, accuracy and continuous improvement.