Apprentice Mechanical Fitter
Posted Today by EGGER UK
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Hexham, England, United Kingdom
Summary: Kickstart your career as a Mechanical Fitter Apprentice at EGGER, where you will receive comprehensive training and develop vital technical skills in a dynamic work environment. This four-year apprenticeship includes off-site training and on-site experience, leading to an HNC qualification. You will work within a supportive team while contributing to innovative projects. The role offers a competitive salary and various employee benefits.
Key Responsibilities:
- Produce and assemble machine parts.
- Support commissioning, maintenance, and installation of machinery.
- Complete a comprehensive four-year training program.
- Undertake off-site training to achieve an apprenticeship standard in Mechanical Engineering.
- Work towards an HNC qualification during the apprenticeship.
Key Skills:
- Self-motivated learner with excellent interpersonal skills.
- Good standard of secondary education with a minimum of 5 GCSEs grade C / 4 or above, including Maths, English, Science, and preferably Technology or Engineering.
- Basic IT skills and competent use of Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong interest in Mechanical principles and practice.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Hexham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: Entry Level
Industry: Other
Kickstart Your Career as a Mechanical Fitter Apprentice at EGGER! Join us to learn, grow, and develop vital technical skills within a dynamic and sustainable work environment. You'll receive comprehensive training, a competitive salary, and the chance to contribute to our innovative and forward-thinking team. Apply now!
City: Hexham (UK)
Contract Type: Full-time
Job-Code: 6380
Department: Maintenance
To start September 2026!
Your Tasks
At EGGER, our Mechanical Fitters produce and assemble machine parts, whilst supporting with commissioning, maintenance and installation of machinery across our site. As an Apprentice, you will undertake a comprehensive 4 year training programme to learn all the tasks required of a member of our Mechanical Maintenance team. You will spend your first year completing off site training (based at SETA in Washington - we provide transport for this) to achieve an apprenticeship standard in Mechanical Engineering, with the following 3 years spent on site supported by day release. During your training you have the opportunity to work towards an HNC qualification.
Our Requirements
For all our apprenticeships, we are looking for self-motivated learners with excellent interpersonal skills as you will be working with a range of departments. You will also need the following:
- Good standard of secondary education with a minimum of 5 GCSEs grade C / 4 or above, including Maths, English, Science and a GCSE in Technology or Engineering would also be advantageous.
- Basic standard of IT skills and competent us of Microsoft Products (Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Strong interest in Mechanical principles and practice.
We Offer
The opportunity to join the largest manufacturing employer in Northumberland; focused on quality, customer service, the environment and sustainability. Competitive employee benefits (including company pension scheme, learning and development opportunities, and a travel/fuel payment). Technologically advanced systems and processes. Comprehensive induction process, progressive training and development.
Other Benefits Include
- A competitive salary and pension scheme (with Life Assurance).
- Private Health Cash Plan.
- An annual Christmas bonus and gift.
- Annual lifestyle and wellbeing checks.
- The chance to work for an international business operating across 11 countries.
- 26.5 days holiday plus bank holidays.
- An environmental and sustainability focused employer.
- Tailored training and career development opportunities.
- The opportunity to take part in a range of employee wellbeing initiatives.
- On-site restaurant.
- Access to free fruit on a weekly basis.
- Free parking in a secure staff car park.
Applications close 27 February 2026!
Your Contact
Philip Maloney, HR, T +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. This is how we create products for furniture, interior design, construction as well as laminate flooring. We keep moving and are always developing – manufacturing new products, tapping into emerging markets and generating exciting prospects for everyone that works with us.