Trainee Fitter

Job Introduction Do you have a passion for working with heavy machinery and solving technical challenges?
Join us as an Advanced Apprentice – Trainee Fitter, where you'll play a vital role in keeping our production plants safe, functional, and efficient.
Fitters are essential to the smooth operation of our business, ensuring machinery runs effectively, breakdowns are swiftly managed, and ideas for improvement are implemented.
This hands-on role is your opportunity to develop technical skills and embark on an exciting career in manufacturing and engineering.
As part of your apprenticeship, you will complete our Professional Maintenance Development Programme, equipping you with the knowledge and skills to excel in this field.
Further details about the qualification can be found here: .
Role Responsibility In this role, you will: Work on heavy machinery, ensuring manufacturing plants are safe, functional, and efficient.
Complete daily maintenance to a high standard.
Conduct mechanical and health and safety tests to ensure systems are reliable.
Manage site breakdowns by identifying and repairing faults.
Suggest innovative ideas to enhance production efficiency.
Maintain a clean and safe working environment, prioritising safety in all tasks.
Tackle tasks both indoors and outdoors, sometimes in dusty or confined spaces – full protective equipment and safety support will always be provided.
The Ideal Candidate We are looking for someone who is: Practical – Enjoys a hands-on role and working in varied environments.
A good communicator – Able to collaborate effectively with operational teams and stakeholders.
Eager to develop – Self-driven to learn both on the job and through structured studies.
Detail-oriented – Capable of maintaining high standards in all tasks.
Safety-conscious – Committed to fostering a safe working environment for all.
Aged 18 or above on 1 September Educational Requirements GCSEs A-C (9-4) in English and Maths, or equivalent qualifications.
Why Us In addition to practical experience, programme highlights include: A tailored Individual Development Plan (IDP) to track your progress and identify growth opportunities.
Training to build core technical skills and gain an in-depth understanding of the engineering and manufacturing industry.
A supportive workplace culture prioritising safety, teamwork, and development.
What We Offer A structured apprenticeship with clear career progression opportunities.
The chance to work in a supportive and inclusive environment where safety is prioritised, and your development is celebrated.
Ready to power up your career with us?Apply today to become an Advanced Apprentice – Trainee Fitter and start making an impact in our industry.
Have a look at some of the fantastic benefits we have on offer (see attachment)
Tarmac is an equal-opportunity employer.
We are committed to creating an inclusive work environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
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Occasionally we receive a large volume of applications for our roles and when this happens we sometimes bring the published closing date forward, so please apply promptly to avoid disappointment.
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