Mechanical & Electrical Fitter

Freightliner; Crewe; Hybrid; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading logistics operator in Crewe is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Fitter to maintain and repair locomotives at their vehicle maintenance facility. The ideal candidate will have experience in electrical or mechanical maintenance, a commitment to safety, and the ability to work flexible shifts. Competitive pay and benefits are offered, alongside career development opportunities in an award-winning team.

Benefits

Competitive pay

Final-salary pension scheme

Enhanced maternity & paternity pay

Life assurance scheme

Health treatment reimbursement

Qualifications

• Commitment to safe working practices.
• Experience via an apprenticeship or time served.
• Experience in electrical and/or mechanical maintenance activities.
• Knowledge of rolling stock would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to health & safety and local safety policy requirements.
• Ensure engineering standards and procedures are followed.
• Maintain, service, fault find and repair locomotives.
• Ensure all relevant paperwork for examinations and repairs is correctly completed.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping.

Skills

Commitment to safe working practices

Experience in electrical and/or mechanical maintenance

Knowledge of rolling stock

Education

Apprenticeship or time-served experience

Job description

Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.

In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Group Ltd, Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.

Freightliner was recently voted Rail Freight Company of the Year at the 2025 Multimodal Awards.

We are a proud WORK180 endorsed employer for women, highlighting the company’s commitment to increased diversity and a supportive work culture for all employees.

Mechanical & Electrical Fitter

Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd

Location: Crewe VMF

Salary: £47,147 p/a

Who are we looking for?

A vacancy has arisen for a multi skilled fitter to undertake the servicing, maintenance and repair of Locomotives at our Crewe Vehicle Maintenance Facility (CVMF).

On your first day, we’ll expect you to have:

• Commitment to safe working practices
• Experience via an apprenticeship or time served
• Experience in electrical and / or mechanical maintenance activities
• Knowledge of rolling stock would be advantageous

What your key responsibilities will be:

• Adhere to health & safety and local safety policy requirements, and other safety and technical standards.
• Ensure Freightliner company engineering standards and procedures are applied and followed.
• Maintain, service, fault find and repair locomotives in accordance with approved maintenance plans.
• Ensure all relevant paperwork for examinations and repairs is correctly completed to company standards.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping to ensure a clean and safe environment.

Our perks and benefits:

Our people are our most important asset. We strive to empower our employees, ensuring they are trained and competent, fit for work, always informed, and completely engaged in our culture that places safety and wellbeing firmly at the heart of everything we do.

We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles. In return we can offer considerable career progression, and a rewarding career in an award-winning team alongside:

• Competitive pay
• Fantastic final-salary pension scheme after an initial qualifying period
• Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
• Access to the company's life assurance scheme
• A range of benefits to make your own so you can get the most of your work and home life which will also help save you money and hassle. From reimbursement on health treatments, to savings on new cars.

Crewe VMF operates a 24/7 shift roster so a flexible approach to working hours is essential. The shift pattern is 2 days (6am - 6pm) / 2 nights (6pm - 6am) / 4 rest days.

This post is subject to standard pre-employment checks including employment references, medical & D&A screening and successful DBS background checks.

Could it be time to start your career journey with us?

Apply today!

Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.

We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles.

In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team.