Hands-On Rail Mechanical Fitter — Training Provided

DB Cargo (UK) Limited; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

36 hour week

Annual leave 225 hours

Pension up to 10%

Free on-site parking

EV charging at selected sites

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work scheme

Training opportunities

Job summary

DB Cargo UK is recruiting a Mechanical Fitter to join the Wagons team at our Stoke depot. The role involves maintaining, repairing and overhauling rail freight wagons, with training provided and no prior rail experience required.

You will work in our engineering workshop on large wagons, using hand and power tools. The job offers a 36-hour week, ongoing development and a clear path to competency, with salary starting at £25,914 and rising to £28,842.

Qualifications

• Mechanical maintenance or fitting experience is beneficial.
• Using hand and power tools is expected.
• A Level 2 or Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, repair and overhaul work on freight wagons.
• Assist with fault finding and mechanical repairs.
• Complete planned maintenance and inspections.
• Work beneath wagons and bogies to inspect and repair.

Tools

Hand tools

Air tools

Job description

DB Cargo UK is recruiting a Mechanical Fitter to join the Wagons team at our Stoke depot. The role involves maintaining, repairing and overhauling rail freight wagons, with training provided and no prior rail experience required.

You will work in our engineering workshop on large wagons, using hand and power tools. The job offers a 36-hour week, ongoing development and a clear path to competency, with salary starting at £25,914 and rising to £28,842.