Maintenance Fitter

Wabtec; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global provider of rail solutions is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Fitter to be responsible for the maintenance of site machinery, ensuring safety standards, and minimizing equipment downtime. The role requires a proactive attitude and effective communication skills. Candidates should have experience in mechanical maintenance within a manufacturing environment and must possess relevant licenses. This position is based in Stoke-on-Trent, offering a supportive and diverse work culture.

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a mechanical maintenance fitter in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Strong background in reactive & PPM work.
• Experience in general facilities maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Ensure own health and safety and promote safety culture.
• Carry out mechanical maintenance on machinery.
• Respond to breakdowns and maintenance requests.
• General site/facilities maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Communication skills

Proactive attitude

Teamwork

Education

FLT & IPAF License

Job description

Overview

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Job Purpose

Responsible for the maintenance of site machinery and supporting with general site maintenance

Key Responsibilities & Activities

• Responsible for ensuring your own health and safety and that of others and promoting a positive health and safety culture within the workplace
• Ensure all Health and safety obligations are met, and company policies are adhered to
• Report any safety concerns, hazard observations, accidents and incidents by the end of that shift to allow full investigation and prevent re-occurrence
• Ensure activities and associated actions and measures taken do not endanger but assist with the upkeep and maintaining the company’s ISO (9001, 14001 and 45001) standards and certification
• Carry out mechanical maintenance on site machinery and infrastructure
• Perform reactive and planned maintenance to minimise equipment downtime
• Respond promptly to breakdowns and maintenance requests
• Ensure machine safety standards are upheld and critical spares are maintained
• Supporting with equipment installation/upgrades
• General site/facilities maintenance

This is not an exhaustive list. You may also be required to carry out any other duties as required by the business that you are qualified/trained in that meet the scope, spirit and purpose of this role

Key Working Relationships

Internal

• Maintenance team, Operations, EHS, Quality

External

• 3rd Party Contractors

Job Requirements

• Normal basic working hours are 40 hours per week., Monday to Friday
• Based at Graycar Business Park, Baron Under Needwood, Burton Upon Trent
• Be prepared to travel to other sites to support business requirements

Person Specification

Background & Experience:

• Previous experience as a mechanical maintenance fitter working within a manufacturing / factory environment is preferred
• Strong manufacturing background in reactive & PPM work
• Experience in general facilities maintenance

Qualifications/Education Required:

• FLT & IPAF License (preferred)

Key Skills, Competencies and Personal Attributes:

• People First - We care about relationships. Whether it’s for each other or our customers, we do the right thing. People, and their safety, top our list.
• Expand the Possible - We look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. We are lifelong learners. We are obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results.
• Embrace Diversity - We celebrate a variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds, and aspire to create a place where we all belong.
• One Wabtec - We are one global community that works together to achieve our shared mission. Wherever we go, we go there together.
• Flexible, proactive, able to manage own workloads and work closely with the Maintenance Team on site
• Good communication skills

Physical Demands of Role:

• Ability to work in a physically busy ever-changing demanding role
• Lifting & handling of heavy objects

Who are we?

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.

Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers’ potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more! WabtecCorp.com

Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:

Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.

To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.

We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.