Mechanical & Electrical Fitter

Navartis Ltd; Leeds; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Final salary pension

Health-related benefits and retail-dis

Life assurance scheme

Career progression opportunities

Discounts for employees

Job summary

Navartis Ltd in Leeds is seeking a skilled Mechanical & Electrical Fitter to service, maintain and repair locomotives at a busy vehicle maintenance facility. The role focuses on safe, reliable performance, fault diagnosis and adherence to engineering standards.

The ideal candidate will have an apprenticeship or time-served background in engineering, plus hands-on experience with mechanical/electrical maintenance and fault-finding, ideally on rolling stock or related equipment.

Qualifications

• Completed an apprenticeship or time-served in engineering.
• Experience carrying out mechanical and/or electrical maintenance activities.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Experience on rolling stock, rail vehicles, heavy plant, HGVs, locomotives or similar is advantageous.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Comply with health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and standards.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, inspections and corrective repairs on locomotives.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults efficiently.
• Ensure maintenance activities align with specifications and schedules.
• Accurately complete maintenance records and inspection reports.
• Maintain a clean, organized and safe working environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement to enhance fleet reliability.

Skills

Maintenance activities experience

Mechanical & Electrical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Teamwork

Education

Apprenticeship or time-served in engineering

Job description

Mechanical & Electrical Fitter

Location: Leeds
Up to £47,147 p/annum

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Mechanical & Electrical Fitter to join a busy vehicle maintenance facility in Leeds. The successful candidate will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair of locomotives, ensuring the highest standards of safety, reliability and performance are maintained.

About You

• A strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Completed an apprenticeship or be time-served within a relevant engineering discipline.
• Experience carrying out mechanical and/or electrical maintenance activities.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Previous experience working on rolling stock, rail vehicles, heavy plant, HGVs, locomotives or similar equipment would be advantageous.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Comply with all health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and industry standards.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, inspections and corrective repairs on locomotives.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults efficiently.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are completed in line with engineering specifications and maintenance schedules.
• Accurately complete maintenance records, inspection reports and associated documentation.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping standards to ensure a clean, organised and safe working environment.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to enhance fleet reliability and operational performance.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary up to £47,147 p/annum.
• Excellent opportunities for career progression and professional development.
• Final salary pension scheme (subject to qualifying period).
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Life assurance scheme.
• Comprehensive employee benefits package, including health-related benefits and retail discounts.
• The opportunity to join a highly regarded engineering team within a safety-focused organisation.

Working Hours

This facility operates a 24/7 shift pattern, therefore flexibility regarding working hours and shift rotation is essential.

Additional Information

Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory pre-employment checks, including:

• Employment references
• Medical assessment
• Drug & Alcohol screening