Mechanical and Electrical Fitter

TXM Recruit; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TXM Recruit are recruiting three permanent Operations Technicians based in Derby. Location: Derby. Salary: £30,000–£42,000 per year. Role involves carrying out overhauls and repairs in a workshop on rail projects including HVAC units for trains.

Experience in rail or rolling stock is preferred, with candidates from related engineering backgrounds also considered. You will work a shift pattern and contribute to health and safety, productivity and customer satisfaction.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role is essential.
• Effective and professional communication skills.
• Detail-oriented with ability to multitask.
• Able to work individually or as part of a team.
• Strong logical troubleshooting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on mechanical equipment.
• Strip and rewire electrical components and perform electrical testing.
• Read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately.
• Ensure health and safety procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Work as part of a team to meet operational deadlines.

Skills

Experience in similar role

Effective communication

Detail-oriented

Multitasking

Teamwork

Troubleshooting

Job description

TXM Recruit are recruiting 3 permanent Operations Technicians based in Derby.

Location: Derby

Shifts: Monday - Thursday 08.00 – 5pm/ Friday – 08.00am – 2.30pm

Salary: £30,000k - £42,000k

We are looking for individuals from a rail or rolling stock background predominantly however individuals from the following industries considered: Rolling Stock / RAIL / Royal Navy / RAF / REME / British Army / General Engineering / Aerospace / Automotive who have experience within the field of mechanical engineering and overhaul experience.

Primary Purpose of the Role

To carry out overhauls and repairs in a workshop environment on various rail projects including HVAC units for trains.

To carry out overhauls and repairs on HVAC units whilst ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times. Ensuring that high levels of productivity, attendance and customer satisfaction are maintained at all times.

This will include the following:

• Isolate power sources and lockout/tagout all electrical systems
• Gather tools, cleaning agents, PPE, and documentation (electrical schematics, manuals)
• Set up a clean work bench, organized workspace for disassembly
• Carefully dismantle all components in a logical sequence
• Store fasteners and small parts in clearly marked containers
• Check all mechanical components for wear, corrosion, cracks, or deformation
• Check all electrical components for wear, corrosion, cracks or faults
• Inspect all electrical wiring, electrical connectors, and insulation for damage
• Identify any parts that need repair or replacement
• Clean components using appropriate chemicals (degreasers, contact cleaners, etc.)
• Remove dirt, corrosion, and old lubricants
• Ensure components are fully dry before moving on
• Use a multimeter to test continuity, resistance, and voltage where applicable
• Verify integrity of electrical circuits, switches, and connections
• Flag any faulty components for replacement
• Repair or replace damaged or worn parts
• Recondition components where possible (e.g. re-lubrication, minor fixes)
• Reassemble in reverse order of disassembly
• Follow torque specs and alignment guidelines
• Reconnect all electrical systems carefully
• Perform functional testing of the full system
• Check for proper operation under normal conditions
• Verify safety systems and fail-safes
• Document results and sign off

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on various mechanical equipment.
• Stripping and rewiring electrical components as well as electrical testing.
• Electrical knowledge, fault finding and exchanging electrical components.
• Using in-house reporting to ensure all work is quoted and completed on time.
• Pressure washing and cleaning of components using various chemicals.
• Read and interpret technical manuals and schematics.
• Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately.
• Electrical fault finding.
• Ensure your workspace is clean and organised at all times.
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are adhered to at all times.
• Work as part of a team to meet operational deadlines.
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives.

General: To work in a manner that reflects the company values; deliver results, customer focus, insist on highest standards, ownership and accountability, teamwork. Providing high standards of quality whilst promoting, building and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues, suppliers and customers. Identify training needs relevant to the job and participate in any training and development as required. Maintain high levels of personal motivation, attendance and conduct.

Person Specification

Essential:

• Experience of working within a similar role.
• Effective and professional communication skills - verbal and written.
• Detail-oriented and ability to multitask.
• Able to work individually or as part of a team.
• Logical troubleshooting skills.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in the rolling stock/rail industry would be advantageous.
• Electrical knowledge, fault finding and exchanging electrical components.
• Able to read mechanical engineering drawings.
• Full UK clean driving licence.
• Fork lift truck license. Overhead crane license.