Electrical Fitter

Morson Talent; Halebank; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading client in the Rail Rolling Stock Industry is looking for Electrically biased Fitters for a project in Widnes, Cheshire. This role requires reading wiring installation drawings and experience in major electrical duties on rolling stock or similar industries. A Level 3 Electrical Qualification and a time served apprenticeship are essential. The position offers a pay rate starting at £25.96 per hour, with a working schedule from Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week, until August 2026 with extensions possible.

Qualifications

• Must have experience in major electrical duties on rolling stock.
• Experience from automotive or aircraft sectors will be considered.
• Must demonstrate self-motivation and initiative.

Responsibilities

• Read wiring installation drawings.
• Work as part of a multi-disciplined team.
• Carry out interior vehicle refurbishments.

Skills

Electrical bias

Team worker

Problem resolution

Written communication skills

Education

Level 3 minimum Electrical Qualification

Time served apprenticeship or equivalent (ONC/HNC/City & Guilds)

Job description

A leading client in the Rail Rolling Stock Industry is recruiting for Electrically biased Fitters to work on a new project based at their depot in Widnes, Cheshire.

This project is starting ASAP, initially until August 2026 with opportunities for extension.

Working Monday to Friday, hours are 07:00-16:30, working 45 hours per week.

Pay Rates start from £25.96 (Umbrella) per hour for the first 12 weeks, increasing to £26.66 (Umbrella) per hour thereafter following qualification under AWR.

Responsibilities

• Must be able to read wiring installation drawings
• Experience in carrying out major electrical duties on rolling stock (ideal but will consider experience from other industries including automotive and aircraft)
• Will also have Mechanical experience
• Must be able to work on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplined team

Key Skills and Requirements

• Time served apprenticeship or equivalent with associated technical qualifications (ONC/HNC/City & Guilds) or recognised equivalent.
• Electrical bias is essential for this position.
• Key experience of interior vehicle refurb of trains, planes and cars/coaches.
• Experience of removing seats/refit of panels etc.
• Experience of taking things apart and putting them back together.
• Level 3 minimum Electrical Qualification.
• Written & communication skills.
• Team worker and self-motivated.
• Problem resolution.
• Work under own initiative.