Mechanical/Electrical fitter Rail MRO

Rolls-Royce Power Systems; Winsford; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Rolls-Royce Power Systems in Winsford is seeking a Mechanical/Electrical Fitter to join our onsite maintenance team. You’ll deliver essential servicing across diesel-powered generation systems and switchboard components, with hands-on training and opportunities to broaden skills in both mechanical and electrical disciplines.

The role emphasises safety, accurate documentation, and strong teamwork in a regulated environment.

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised mechanical or electrical apprenticeship.
• Experience working on diesel engines or electrical systems in a service or MRO environment.
• Able to work independently and as part of a close-knit, goal-focused team.
• Good communication and documentation skills in a regulated environment.
• Hands-on, proactive approach with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Mechanically assemble switchboards for a major programme.
• Disassemble, inspect, clean, test and reassemble mechanical and electrical assemblies to standards.
• Work with diesel power rail power packs.
• Collaborate with team leads to meet quality, delivery and cost expectations.
• Maintain safety, documentation and shop floor efficiency.

Skills

Mechanical apprenticeship

Electrical apprenticeship

Diesel engines experience

Electrical systems experience

Strong teamwork

Good documentation

Education

Recognised mechanical apprenticeship

Recognised electrical apprenticeship

Job description

Job Description

Mechanical/Electrical Fitter

Location: Winsford

Full time Onsite

At Rolls-Royce we are proud to be a business that has truly helped to shape the modern world and are committed to always being a force for progress; powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

By joining Rolls-Royce, you'll have the opportunity to work on world-class solutions, supported by a culture that believes individuality is our greatest strength, and all perspectives, experiences and backgrounds help us innovate and enable our high-performance culture.

As a Mechanical/Electrical Fitter, you’ll play a key part in delivering essential maintenance and repair services across our Rail, Switchboard manufacture and diesel-powered generation systems. You’ll benefit from being part of a supportive team, hands-on training, and opportunities to broaden your skill set across electrical and mechanical disciplines.

What you will be doing:

• Mechanically assemble switchboards for a major programme
• Disassemble, inspect, clean, test and reassemble mechanical and electrical assemblies to strict standards
• Work with diesel power rail power packs
• Collaborate with team leads to ensure quality, delivery, and cost expectations are met
• Maintain high standards of safety, documentation, and shop floor efficiency

Position Qualifications

• Have completed a recognised mechanical or electrical apprenticeship (or equivalent experience)
• Bring experience working on diesel engines or electrical systems in a service or MRO environment
• Be comfortable working independently and as part of a close-knit, goal-focused team
• Show good communication and documentation skills in a regulated environment
• Demonstrate a hands-on, proactive approach with strong attention to detail

Preferred requirements:

• You must demonstrate an ability to be work within a team orientated environment and collaborate across multiple functions. Good interpersonal skills and good communication is essential in addition to working in a systematic and structured manner.
• A level of overtime working would be required to assist in the management of peak capacity loadings and customer demands.

Power Systems is the Rolls-Royce business which provides world-class power solutions and complete life-cycle support under our product and solution brand mtu. Through digitalisation and electrification, we strive to develop drive and power generation solutions that provide answers to the challenges posed by the rapidly growing societal demands for energy and mobility.

We deliver and service comprehensive, powerful and reliable systems, based on both gas and diesel engines, as well as electrified hybrid systems. These technologically advanced solutions serve our customers in the marine and infrastructure sectors worldwide.

Our vision is to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that shaped our history continues into our future. Our multi-year transformation programme aims to turn Rolls-Royce into a high-performing, competitive, resilient and growing company. Join us, and it can be your future vision too.

Rolls-Royce are committed to being a respectful, inclusive, and non-discriminatory workplace where individuality is valued, diverse perspectives fuel innovation, and everyone can thrive.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.

Type of Contract

Permanent