Trainee Fire Curtain Fitter
East London (RM3)
Days
Up to £32,000 per annum + Benefits

Are you an experienced Mechanical or Electrical Engineer looking to move into a specialist industry with full training provided? Do you have strong hands-on engineering experience with a mechanical bias? If yes, read on…

My client is a specialist within the fire protection industry, delivering high-quality fire and smoke curtain systems across Central London. Due to continued growth, they are now looking for a Trainee Fire Curtain Fitter to join their team and be trained within this specialist field.

The Role - Trainee Fire Curtain Fitter:

• Assisting with the installation of fire and smoke curtain systems across commercial, retail, and residential sites
• Working on projects ranging from standard doorway installs to large-scale curtain systems
• Carrying out mechanical installation work, often at height
• Travelling to Central London daily for installation projects
• Working alongside experienced engineers to develop specialist industry knowledge
• Supporting with installation preparation, fitting, and site duties
• Learning to manage installations to a high standard, safely and efficiently

Minimum Skills / Experience Required - Trainee Fire Curtain Fitter:

• Strong Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background (mechanically biased preferred)
• Hands-on installation, fitting, maintenance, or engineering experience
• Comfortable using hand and power tools
• CSCS Card beneficial
• Full UK Driving Licence essential
• Comfortable working at height
• Reliable, professional, and eager to learn
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• (Experience within fire curtains, roller shutters, doors, access systems, or similar industries would be advantageous but is not essential as full training will be provided.)

The Package - Trainee Fire Curtain Fitter:

• Basic Salary: Up to £32,000
• Monday-Friday 40 hours (7 am-3 pm or 8 am-4 pm)
• Company electric van provided & home charger installed
• Overtime available (x1.5 evenings)
• Occasional Saturdays
• Company Pension Scheme & Holiday Scheme
• Private Health Insurance
• Full training provided (manual handling, asbestos awareness, silica dust, first aid)
• Long-term progression opportunities within a specialist industry

Interested? To apply for this Trainee Fire Curtain Fitter position, here are your two options:

1. "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let's talk through your experience. Ask for Emma Gilmore 0116 254 5411 between 8.30 am and 5.30 pm.
2. "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know - emmag@precisionrecruitment.co.uk

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