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Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
Trainee Workshop Assistant with FLT licence
Kent
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Salary
- 30000.00 - 32000.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Pearson Whiffin Recruitment Ltd
- Closes
- 22 Dec 2025
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Trainee Workshop Assistant with FLT licence
Tonbridge GBP25,000 GBP32,000 DOE Full-time, Permanent
Hours: 6:30am 4pm, Monday to Friday (overtime available on evenings/Saturday mornings)
Points of Contact at Pearson Whiffin Recruitment: Emily & Sammy
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 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.
Ad ID: 5417468109
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