Trainee Mechanical Fitter

Trainee Mechanical Fitters / Machine Builders Training, Development & Mentoring Opportunity – MUST have Mechanical Engineering Knowledge £26k-28k DOE + Regular Overtime paid at Enhanced Rates Based Letchworth 5D Recruitment is proud to be working exclusively, and in partnership with a leading engineering company based in the heart of the home counties. Employing nearly 50 people they design, manufacture, assemble, test, and ship bespoke machinery from their new, world-class facility. They are market leaders in the concept design and manufacture of fully automated, high precision, bespoke machines which are used to complete complex functions required to guarantee the quality of the product. Working across a variety of industries their main markets include the medical and scientific sectors, and they supply to some of the biggest names in the sector. As part of their commitment to developing the next generation of engineers we are looking to recruit trainee engineers who will be mentored and trained to be able to build bespoke machinery from the ground up. What we are Looking in a Candidate: * Experience or exposure to mechanical engineering, ideally with a qualification, but this is not essential. * A willingness and an ability to learn the products and the processes. * Someone who can work well under instruction from a mentor. * Someone who takes pride in their work. What the Role will evolve into: * Building a bespoke machine, mechanically, from the ground up. * Working from engineering drawings, building sub-assemblies, and assemblies varying in complexity. Some have up to 30 components. * Fitting of pumps, valves, tanks, push-fit pipework (no welding or brazing). * Fitting them into the machinery frames and seeing the machine build from start to finish. * Working with the engineering team throughout the build and test phase. What we can offer the successful candidate: * Excellent rates of pay, and 25 days holiday a year. * Training and development. * Annual salary reviews based on performance. * Regular overtime, paid at enhanced rates. For more information, please hit the apply now button