Mechanical Fitter (Training on Test/Commissioning)

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Job information

  • Location: Stroud, Gloucestershire
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Salary: £32000 - £37000 per annum + progression, training
  • Published: 19 March 2026

Mechanical Fitter (Training on Test/Commissioning)

£32,000 – £37,500 Regular Overtime + Monthly Bonus + Progression

Stroud

Do you have a background as a Mechanical Fitter or a similar role, and are you looking to develop your career and train to become a Test and Commissioning Engineer? This position offers a clear year-by-year progression plan, continuous training under the Head Engineer, generous monthly bonuses, and regular overtime opportunities.

On offer is the opportunity to join a market leader in the aviation industry, who will support you with extensive training in bespoke equipment to help you develop your career further. This company are globally recognized for their high levels of support for their clients ranging from airports to militaries.

In this position you will carry out vehicle testing and repairs on specialist equipment, working with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and engines. Support the service and after-sales team as required, and visit customer sites for on-site testing, installation, and calibration. After the first year and sufficient training you will start to visit sites and lone work.

This role would suit someone with a background in pneumatics, Hydraulics, pipe bending or similar looking to join a company that will providing training to upskill ad offer them specialist training to develop their career.

The role

  • Carry out vehicle testing and repair on specialist equipment
  • Work with hydraulics, pneumatics, electrical systems, and engines
  • Support the service and after-sales team as required

The Person

  • Pneumatics, Hydraulic or Pipe bending background
  • Commutable to stroud
  • Seeking to progress into a test and inspection engineer

Reference BBBH24503

Mechanical fitter, Pneumatics, Hydraulics, Pipe, Mechanic, Plant Fitter, Pump Engineer, Automotive, Motors, Plumber, Agricultural, Plumbing Mechanical technician, Fluid System Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Stroud, Nailsworth, Gloucester, Dursley, Test and inspection, Commissioning engineer, Mechanical test engineer

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you

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