Mechanical Fitter

Shorterm Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 20,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the rail sector is seeking a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join their dynamic team. This permanent position involves the overhaul, maintenance, and repair of rail vehicles, ensuring safety-critical components are handled with precision. The ideal candidate will have a strong engineering background, preferably with NVQ Level 3 qualifications. Join a forward-thinking company where your expertise will contribute to the enhancement of rail services and infrastructure. If you're ready to make a difference in the rail industry, this role offers a fantastic opportunity to advance your career.

Qualifications

• Experience in rail/heavy vehicle maintenance is preferred.
• Mechanical modification experience on rail vehicles is ideal.

Responsibilities

• Overhaul and maintain rail vehicles and rolling stock.
• Strip and build safety-critical components as per technical drawings.
• Conduct fault finding and repairs on mechanical components.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Fault Finding

Safety-Critical Component Repair

Technical Drawing Interpretation

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter

Location: Kilmarnock

Shifts: Mon-Fri Days (Mon-Thurs 07:30-16:30, 13:30 Friday Finish)

Salary: £41,730 / £20.06 P/H

Hours Per Week: 40

Duration: Permanent

Start Date: Immediately

Company Summary:

A leading Rolling Stock Engineering Business offering refurbishment, maintenance, overhaul, engineering support, project management, and repair services to the UK rail and light rail sector.

Position Summary:

1. Overhaul, maintenance, examination, and repair of rail vehicles and rolling stock.
2. Stripping and building safety-critical components in accordance with technical drawings.
3. Fault finding and repair on mechanical components such as bogies, brake actuators, axles, etc.
4. Door gear removal, overhaul, refit, and testing.

Person Profile:

1. Experience within an engineering background, ideally within rail/heavy vehicle maintenance.
2. Ideally possess an NVQ Level 3 in engineering.
3. Ideally have mechanical modification experience on rail vehicles or rolling stock maintenance experience.

Important: All applicants must pass a drugs and alcohol test before being offered a position (standard procedure on Rail depots).

Due to the volume of applications, we can only contact candidates deemed suitable for the position. Your details may be retained for future opportunities.