Apprentice Mechanical Fitter

EGGER Retail Products GmbH; Hexham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - GBP 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Hexham is offering a Mechanical Fitter Apprenticeship to help you develop vital technical skills within a sustainable environment. Over four years, you'll receive training that includes off-site education and hands-on experience in mechanical engineering. Successful candidates will have a good school background with at least 5 GCSEs and a keen interest in mechanical principles. This role brings competitive pay and numerous employee benefits, focusing on sustainability and career growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Pension scheme

Private Health Cash Plan

Annual Christmas bonus

On-site restaurant

Access to free fruit weekly

Free secure parking

Qualifications

• Self-motivated learners with strong interpersonal skills.
• Good standard of secondary education including Maths, English, and Science.
• Basic IT skills and proficient in Microsoft products.

Responsibilities

• Produce and assemble machine parts, supporting commissioning and maintenance.
• Complete a 4-year training program to learn Mechanical Maintenance tasks.
• Attend off-site training to achieve Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship standard.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Interest in Mechanical principles

Basic IT skills

Education

5 GCSEs grade C / 4 or above

GCSE in Technology or Engineering (advantageous)

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

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!

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 use 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.
• 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 [phone]

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.