Mechanical Assembler

Ford & Stanley Talentwise; Melksham; On-site; GBP 30,307 - 33,062; Full time

Job summary

Ford & Stanley Talentwise are recruiting Mechanical Assemblers to join the rolling stock team. You will assemble and overhaul mechanical components for trains, including brake systems and bogie components, following detailed drawings and procedures.

Shifts include early and late rotations; this is an Inside IR35 contract paying £23.18 per hour. The role involves working in a safety‑critical environment, maintaining records and contributing to on‑time rolling stock maintenance.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and work to Mechanical Drawings
• High attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks well
• Able to use a variety of machines and hand tools
• Able to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• Knowledge and experience in promoting safe working practices in a safety‑critical workplace
• Able to maintain accurate records

Responsibilities

• Assemble and overhaul mechanical components to trains.
• Repair and overhaul brake systems and bogie components.
• Strip products within braking systems to the required specifications.
• Follow drawings, procedures and instructions to accurately assemble components on a train.
• Use a range of tools and equipment to complete assemblies efficiently.

Skills

Read Drawings

Detail Focus

Hand Tools

Teamwork

Safety Awareness

Education

NVQ Level 2

Tools

Hand Tools

Machining Equipment

Job description

Mechanical Assemblers

£23.18ph Inside IR35 (Contract)

Shift Patterns / Hours

Earlies: Monday to Friday ‑ 6:00am ‑ 2:00pm
Lates: Monday to Wednesday ‑ 2pm ‑ midnight; Thursday ‑ 2pm ‑ 11:30pm; Fridays OFF.

Overview

Join the passionate team keeping rolling stock moving! Ford & Stanley Talentwise are on the lookout for passionate and driven Mechanical Assemblers to drive forward the assembly and overhaul of rolling stock vehicles.

What’s In It for You?

You’ll be assembling and overhauling mechanical components to trains, to keep rolling stock moving. Completing mechanical repair and overhaul of various components including brake systems and bogie components. Stripping a wide range of products within the braking system to the required specifications and following other appropriate instructions and procedures to accurately assemble components on a train using a variety of tools and equipment.

Qualifications

• Ability to read and work to Mechanical Drawings
• High attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks well
• Able to use a variety of machines and hand tools
• Able to work autonomously as well as part of a team
• Knowledge and experience in promoting safe working practices in a safety‑critical workplace
• Able to maintain accurate records

Desirable

• NVQ Level 2 or relevant professional experience

Equal Opportunity

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on‑going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination.