Mechanical Fitter

Ford & Stanley Talentwise; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to perform preventative maintenance on state-of-the-art rolling stock vehicles. Key responsibilities include executing scheduled maintenance and adapting to operational shift patterns. The ideal candidate will have a Level 3 qualification in engineering, strong mechanical skills, and the ability to work well in a team. This position is a 6-month contract located in Chester.

Qualifications

• Ability to follow maintenance instructions and procedures with precision.
• Experience performing mechanical and basic electrical tasks.
• Strong reporting capabilities to team leaders and production managers.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative work on a fleet of rolling stock vehicles.
• Complete scheduled maintenance, servicing, and exam work.
• Adapt to evolving shift patterns and operational needs.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical appreciation

Reading schematics

Communication skills

Teamwork skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in engineering field

Job description

Mechanical Fitter required to carry out preventative work on a fleet of state of the art rolling stock vehicles.

Skilled Fitters required to complete scheduled maintenance, servicing, and exam work to prevent faults and ensure operational reliability of rolling stock vehicles.

What You ll Be Doing

• Following maintenance instructions and procedures with precision.
• Performing mechanical and basic electrical tasks, including reading schematics and using diagnostic software.
• Reporting to team leaders and production managers, contributing to daily plans and team operations.
• Adapting to evolving shift patterns and operational needs, including potential future 24/7 coverage.

What You ll Need

• Mechanical skills with electrical appreciation and the ability to read schematics.
• Level 3 qualification in engineering field.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Contract Length: 6 Months, Inside IR35

Location: Chester

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness.

Ford & Stanley Group Ltd is a Disability Confident Committed employer and 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 of 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