Apprentice Mechanical Fitter

Apprentice Mechanical Fitter – EGGER UK

Join the EGGER UK team as an Apprentice Mechanical Fitter and build a career in a sustainable manufacturing environment.

City: Hexham (UK) Contract Type: Full-time Job Code: 6380 Department: Maintenance

Start Date: September 2026

Responsibilities

• Produce and assemble machine parts, support commissioning, maintenance, and installation of machinery across the site.
• Complete a 4‑year apprenticeship programme covering all tasks required for a Mechanical Maintenance team member.
• First year: off‑site training at SETA in Washington (transport provided) to achieve an apprenticeship standard in Mechanical Engineering; 3 years on‑site with day release, opportunity to work towards an HNC qualification.

Requirements

• Self‑motivated learner with excellent interpersonal skills; able to collaborate across departments.
• Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade C/4 or above, including Maths, English, Science, and a GCSE in Technology or Engineering (advantageous).
• Basic IT proficiency and competent use of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook).
• Strong interest in mechanical principles and practice.

Benefits

Competitive salary and pension scheme, private health cash plan, annual Christmas bonus and gift, annual well‑being checks, travel/fuel payment, company pension, learning and development opportunities, on‑site restaurant, free fruit, free parking, and more.

Application Deadline

Applications close 27 February 2026.

Contact

Philip Maloney, HR – Telephone: +44 1434 613361

About EGGER

We create more from wood. With approximately 12 000 employees worldwide who work with passion, upholding our family values and innovative spirit, we produce laminate flooring and other products for furniture, interior design, and construction.