Trainee Mechanical Fitter: Structured Training & Career Growth

Egger; Ellon; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 26,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary and pension scheme

Private health care

Annual bonus

Wellbeing checks

Global manufacturing network

Training and career development

Employee wellbeing initiatives

Free fruit

Free parking

Job summary

EGGER is seeking a mechanically minded trainee Mechanical Fitter to join the Maintenance team at Auchinleck, UK. You will learn hands-on with experienced engineers to maintain, repair and improve production equipment through a structured development programme.

No prior experience as a Mechanical Fitter is required; the company offers mentoring, on-the-job training and progression toward full Fitter competency within a world-class manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Mechanical background from employment, apprenticeship, college or vocational training.
• Good practical problem-solving skills and safety mindset.
• Positive attitude with interest in long-term engineering career.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planned preventative maintenance across the site.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on production equipment.
• Support breakdown response to minimise downtime.
• Assist with installation, maintenance and improvement of machinery.
• Develop knowledge of conveyors, pumps, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulics and pneumatics.
• Support engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and update systems.
• Follow safety and environmental procedures.
• Complete a training programme to progress to Mechanical Fitter competency.

Skills

Mechanical background

Willing to learn

Teamwork

Job description

EGGER is seeking a mechanically minded trainee Mechanical Fitter to join the Maintenance team at Auchinleck, UK. You will learn hands-on with experienced engineers to maintain, repair and improve production equipment through a structured development programme.

No prior experience as a Mechanical Fitter is required; the company offers mentoring, on-the-job training and progression toward full Fitter competency within a world-class manufacturing environment.