Industrial Door & Loading Bay Trainee

Our client is a dynamic and fast-growing company that supplies, installs, and maintains a wide range of loading bay and industrial door equipment across the UK.

Our prestigious client base includes key players in the automotive manufacturing, warehousing, and distribution sectors.

We’re looking for a hands-on, motivated individual to support our team as a Trainee Fitter’s Mate. This is a great opportunity to develop specialist skills in a thriving industry with full training and development provided.

Responsibilities

Key Responsibilities:

• Assist in the installation and maintenance of industrial doors, shutters, dock levellers, and loading bay equipment
• Support lead engineers on-site with tools, materials, and technical tasks
• Work across varied industrial and commercial environments
• Learn and develop new technical skills in mechanical, electrical, welding, and hydraulic systems

Qualifications

Essential Skills & Requirements:

• Full clean UK driving licence (applications without this will not be considered)
• Hands-on technical aptitude and a genuine interest in engineering
• Willingness to commit to a structured personal development programme
• Comfortable working in confined spaces and at heights
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Strong awareness and adherence to health & safety practices
• Willing to work flexible hours, including weekends and overtime (all paid at premium rates)

Desired (but not essential):

• Previous experience in a similar or transferable sector (garage doors, roller shutters, mechanical fitting, construction)
• CSCS card
• Experience in a construction or site-based environment

Job Benefits

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary: £30,000 – £35,000
• Premium overtime rates
• Full training and development towards industry qualifications
• Opportunity to grow into a fully qualified fitter/engineer role
• A supportive, ambitious team culture in a growing company

Contacts

Send your CV to jcleland@vr-group.co.uk and take the next step in your career today!