Trainee Fitter Fabricator
 St. Leonards-on-sea, East Sussex, United Kingdom
 Full Time
 Machine Shop
 Student (College)

Trainee Fitter/Fabricator

Have you recently completed your Mechanical or Manufacturing Engineering course? Ready to kickstart your career? If so, we want to hear from you!

We are looking for a full time, permanent Trainee Fitter Fabricator to join our team. 

From our facility in Hastings, we work on applications and manufacture bespoke systems for exciting global projects such as space launches, 5G technology, O-led TV’s, flexible solar panels to name just a few. 

As a KJLC Trainee, you will undergo training to become a qualified engineer through a UK-recognised programme. We will also enroll and support you in obtaining a Higher National Certificate/Diploma in Mechanical and Manufacturing Engineering. This position combines full-time employment with college attendance.

Key Job Elements:

  • Ability to layout, position, and secure parts and assemblies to meet drawing requirements, using straight edges, squares, angle plates, blocks, clamps, and pointers 
  • Fit and tack tubes and fittings for vacuum chambers in various positions
  • Read and understand technical prints; including weld symbols
  • Thorough understanding of measuring tools such as calipers, rules, feeler gauges, and pi tapes
  • Multi-task within a Manufacturing Cell

A standard working week is 40 hours, Monday – Thursday (8am – 5pm) with an early finish Friday.
 

Qualifications:

Required

  • A-Level/T-Level Mechanical Engineering/Manufacturing - Level 3 
  • GCSE’s or equivalent
  • Solid understanding of mathematics and the ability to read mechanical drawings
Benefits we offer to enhance your lifestyle:
  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
  • Matched pension up to 5%
  • Health Cash Plan offering £600 per annum towards your standard healthcare costs for both you and your family, plus access to a free 24-hour doctor service
  • Income protection insurance
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Enhanced maternity/paternity pay
  • Discounted Gym Membership
  • Corporate, wellness and charity events throughout the year with the option to earn an extra day of annual leave
  • Fully funded training/qualification


Please note we have a PSL in place and are unable to accept speculative CV’s from recruitment agencies.

Kurt J. Lesker Company Ltd is a limited company
 

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