Mechanical Assembly Fitter

Fusion People Ltd; Wirral; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion People Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Assembly Fitter in Birkenhead (Wirral) for a 6-month contract. The role involves safely cleaning, dismantling, repairing, and reassembling rail equipment, with focus on brakes, actuators and callipers.

You will work on testing installations, interpreting results, and maintaining quality while following HSE and company policies. Training will lead to higher rates for umbrella contracts.

Qualifications

• General engineering knowledge (Essential).
• Experience with manufacturing/overhaul processes (Essential).
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings (Essential).
• Time-served mechanical fitter (Desirable).
• Electrical bias/knowledge (Desirable).

Responsibilities

• Work independently or as part of a team to meet production deadlines.
• Carry out assembly, overhaul, repair, and testing of equipment including callipers, actuators, discs, couplers, and brake control equipment.
• Build and operate test installations, interpret results, and adjust equipment to meet outputs.
• Investigate faults, identify causes, and resolve issues; report problems to relevant personnel.
• Use monitoring, measuring, and diagnostic tools correctly.
• Follow technical documents and work instructions to ensure quality standards.
• Support smooth handovers by sharing information with the next shift.
• Carry out minor maintenance and preventative maintenance as required.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities, including 5S.
• Raise Non-Conformance Records when necessary.
• Report production issues and suggest improvements to supervisors.

Skills

General engineering knowledge

Manufacturing / overhaul processes

Read engineering drawings

Time-served mechanical fitter

Electrical bias/knowledge

Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Assembly Fitter

Location: Birkenhead, Wirral

Duration: 6 months

Shifts: Day shift (Mon to Thurs 7.30am- 4pm, Friday 7.30am -12.30pm)

Pay Rate: Umbrella Basic -Training rate £21.07, increasing to £23.46 after training complete

PAYE Basic - Training rate £16.22 increasing to £18.03 after training complete

Must have knowledge of overhauling.

Must have small valve knowledge

Experience in valve repair, overhauling and assembling train components/brakes would be advantageous.

Key Aim:

To safely clean, dismantle, repair, and reassemble rail equipment, ensuring all parts are handled with care and work is completed to quality standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

• Work independently or as part of a team to meet production deadlines.
• Carry out assembly, overhaul, repair, and testing of a range of equipment including callipers, actuators, discs, couplers, and brake control equipment.
• Build and operate test installations, interpret results, and adjust equipment to meet required outputs.
• Investigate faults, identify causes, and resolve issues where possible. Report any problems to the relevant personnel.
• Use monitoring, measuring, and diagnostic tools correctly.
• Follow technical documents and work instructions to ensure all quality standards are met.
• Support smooth handovers by sharing relevant information with the next shift.
• Carry out minor maintenance and preventative maintenance as required, including tasks outside the assembly area.
• Take part in continuous improvement activities, including 5S, to improve efficiency and workplace layout.
• Raise Non-Conformance Records when necessary.
• Report production issues and suggest improvements to supervisors.
• Ensure tools, gauges, and equipment are properly stored and maintained.
• Work flexibly across different assembly areas and shift patterns, and assist in non-assembly areas when needed.
• Undertake training to support flexibility and train other team members as required.
• Always follow Health, Safety, Environmental, and Company policies.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks as requested by management.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

• General engineering knowledge (Essential).
• Experience with manufacturing / overhaul processes (Essential).
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings (Essential).
• Time-served mechanical fitter (Desirable).
• Electrical bias/knowledge (Desirable).

SUBJECT TO D&A TEST