Mechanical Fitters Mate

Thatcham/ Site Based
Permanent
£28,500

Shillito Group are recruiting for a Mechanical Fitters Mate to join an established engineering business supplying and supporting specialist equipment across the UK.

If you have the right engineering education behind you, a good attitude and the perseverance to learn, this could work well. You do not need to know everything from day one, but the right attitude is key.

The role

Dismantling and assembling mechanical systems
Working mainly with ductwork, fans and ventilation equipment
Carrying out inspections and identifying faults
Producing short reports on existing ventilation systems
Completing preventative maintenance on plant and equipment
Using hand tools, machinery and site equipment safely
Supporting other engineering disciplines when required
Following site procedures and health, safety, quality and environmental requirements
Working closely with the wider engineering team on customer sites

What we are looking for

You could already have experience within:

Mechanical engineering
Maintenance
Ventilation or ductwork
HVAC
Mechanical installation
Plant or manufacturing environments

Alternatively, you may be earlier in your career with an engineering apprenticeship, BTEC, NVQ, HNC or similar qualification.

What matters most is that you are mechanically minded, reliable, willing to learn and prepared to stick at it when things get difficult.

If you have the right attitude and a solid engineering foundation, the technical side can be developed.

Shillito Group is a specialist recruitment and executive search partner, working with ambitious businesses to secure high-impact talent across commercial and engineering markets. Our reputation is built on deep expertise, trusted relationships and delivering results that go beyond the brief