Trainee Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Fitter / Mechanical Installation Engineer

Location: Central Belt Scotland (with travel throughout the UK)
Driving Licence Required

Whether you're just starting your engineering journey or already have mechanical installation experience, this could be the opportunity you've been waiting for.

Our client is one of the UK's leading specialists in industrial dust and fume extraction systems, designing, manufacturing and installing bespoke solutions that help create safer, healthier workplaces across a wide range of industries including manufacturing, education, construction and facilities management.

As one of the largest and most technologically advanced businesses in their sector, they continue to invest in their people, offering genuine long-term careers with structured training and progression.

Unlike many engineering contractors, all installation work is carried out by directly employed engineers, meaning you'll become part of a supportive team where your development is a priority.

The Opportunity

Due to continued growth, our client is expanding their Projects team and is looking to recruit engineers at a variety of levels, including:

• Trainee Mechanical Fitter
• Mechanical Fitter
• Mechanical Installation Engineer

The business is far more interested in your attitude, work ethic and willingness to learn than simply the job title on your CV.

Who Could This Suit?

We'd love to hear from you if you have a practical, hands-on background, including:

• Mechanical Fitters
• Mechanical Installation Engineers
• Ventilation or Ductwork Installers
• Ducter's Mates
• Maintenance Engineers
• Labourers with strong mechanical aptitude
• Plant or Agricultural Engineers
• Stairlift or Lift Engineers
• Medical Device Engineers

If you're reliable, eager to learn and enjoy practical work, full training will be provided.

What You'll Be Doing

Working alongside experienced engineers, you'll help install industrial extraction and ventilation systems at customer sites across the UK.

As your experience grows, you'll learn to:

• Install bespoke mechanical ventilation and extraction systems
• Read engineering drawings
• Use a variety of mechanical hand and power tools
• Work safely on customer sites
• Deliver high-quality installations
• Build the skills needed to become a fully competent Mechanical Installation Engineer

What You'll Receive

• Full hands-on training from experienced engineers
• Genuine career progression
• Opportunity to develop a skilled trade
• Long-term employment with an established and growing business
• Varied work across multiple industries
• Supportive team environment

Essential Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Willingness to travel throughout Scotland and England
• Good practical and mechanical aptitude
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Reliability and willingness to learn

Interview Process

Interviews will take place in Glasgow during the first week of August.

If you're looking for a company that will invest in your future and provide opportunities to develop a long-term engineering career, we'd love to hear from you.

Please note: Applicants must already have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this position.