Mechanical & Electrical Fitter

Freightliner; Crewe; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Final salary pension

Enhanced parental pay

Life assurance

Wellbeing benefits

Job summary

Freightliner Limited in Crewe VMF is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Fitter to service, maintain and repair locomotives at our Crewe Vehicle Maintenance Facility.

On day one you'll bring safety commitment and apprenticeship or time served experience, with knowledge of electrical/mechanical maintenance; rolling stock knowledge advantageous. The role operates a 24/7 shift roster with 2 days, 2 nights, 4 rest days.

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, 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.

Skills

Safe working practices

Apprenticeship/time served

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Rolling stock knowledge

Job description

Freightliner is a leading UK intermodal logistics provider, offering rail, road and terminal solutions that connect ports, inland terminals and customer destinations across the UK. Through innovation, safety and sustainability, Freightliner delivers reliable, efficient and lower-carbon supply chain solutions for its customers.

In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including, 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 Limited

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?