Mechanical Fitter

Ford & Stanley Talentwise; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd seeks a hands-on Mechanical Fitter to join our Doncaster team. You will perform fitting, overhauls and mechanical repairs on rail vehicles, delivering quality work to engineering specifications.

The role requires proven experience in mechanical fitting or maintenance, with the ability to work in a fast-paced environment and comply with safety policies. Training is provided on site with associated shift patterns.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a mechanical fitting, maintenance or overhaul environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and component repair.
• A flexible and proactive approach to work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mandatory servicing and mechanical repairs on rail vehicle systems and components.
• Understand and work effectively with vehicle mechanical interfaces.
• Install, maintain and repair heavy mechanical components.
• Carry out mechanical stripping down, re-fitting and repair work to rail vehicles.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Maintenance

Overhaul

Safety procedures

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

Salary: £36,800 rising to £39,847 after training

Early Shift: Monday to Thursday 6am – 2:15pm Friday 6am – 11:30am

Late Shift: Monday to Thursday 2pm – 10:15pm, Friday 11:30am – 5:00pm

Location: Doncaster

We are currently seeking Mechanical Fitters to join a team at Doncaster This is a hands‑on role focused on carrying out fitting, overhauls and associated mechanical repairs on rail vehicles.

You will work as part of a skilled team, delivering high‑quality mechanical work safely, efficiently and in line with engineering specifications.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out mandatory servicing and mechanical repairs on rail vehicle systems and components.
• Understand and work effectively with vehicle mechanical interfaces.
• Install, maintain and repair heavy mechanical components
• Carry out mechanical stripping down, re‑fitting and repair work to rail vehicles.

Essential

• Proven experience in a mechanical fitting, maintenance or overhaul environment.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Strong understanding of mechanical systems and component repair.
• A flexible and proactive approach to work.
• Commitment to safe working practices.

Desirable

• Previous experience within the rail, automotive, plant or transferable heavy engineering industry.
• Experience working on large sub‑assembly overhaul activities.
• NVQ Level 2/3

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on‑going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.