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Trainee Workshop Assistant with FLT licence

Job Posted: 14 days ago

Salary: £ 33,000 - 34,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Tonbridge, Kent

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Trainee Workshop Assistant with FLT licence

Tonbridge | £28,000 – £34,000 DOE | Full-time, Permanent

Hours: 6:30am – 4pm, Monday to Friday (overtime available on evenings/Saturday mornings)

Points of Contact at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment: Ollie & Emily

Applicants must have the right to work in the UK. Unfortunately, sponsorship is not available for this role.

Are you practical, hands-on, and love working with tools? Do you enjoy tinkering with cars or bikes and want to turn that passion into a career? This is a fantastic opportunity to join a busy fabrication workshop where no two days are the same.

We’re looking for someone energetic and motivated to support a skilled team in metal fabrication. You’ll get full training, real career progression, and the chance to learn a specialist trade in a friendly, supportive environment.

What you’ll be doing:

Assisting with the fabrication processes and learning to use a wide range of tools and machinery
	
Reading and working from basic technical drawings
	
Measuring materials accurately and carrying out quality checks
	
Supporting with spray-painting, fettling, and other workshop tasks
	
Keeping the workshop tidy and safe at all times
	
Working to productivity and quality standards alongside experienced fabricators
	
Operating an FLT Counterbalance truck – a valid national licence and proven experience are essential

What we’re looking for:

Some hands-on experience (maybe from a workshop, garage, or even personal projects with cars/bikes)
	
A valid, in date, national counterbalance licence with certification
	
Ability to read technical drawings or a willingness to learn quickly
	
Physically fit and comfortable with manual, practical work
	
A positive, can-do attitude and strong attention to detail
	
Keen to build a long-term career in fabrication with training and development provided
	
Own transport (due to location and early starts)

Why apply?

Clear progression path to a skilled Fabricator role
	
Ongoing training and development opportunities
	
Supportive, close-knit team environment
	
Secure, well-established business with great reputation
	
Immediate interviews available – this role is urgent!

If you’re looking for a hands-on role where you can turn your passion for mechanics and making things into a career, apply now for immediate consideration.

METPERM

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