Mechanical Fitter

Ford & Stanley Talentwise; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 24,300 - 29,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured 12 month training programme

Overtime paid at 1.5x and 2x

Monday to Friday pattern

Job summary

Ford & Stanley Talentwise is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Fitter to join its rail maintenance team in Grangemouth. This role features a structured 12-month training programme with salary increases at 6 and 12 months, plus significant overtime opportunities paid at enhanced rates.

You’ll repair, maintain and refurbish rail freight vehicles, working in a busy workshop with safety as a priority and a clear path to long-term engineering career progression within the rail sector.

Qualifications

• Full UK Driving Licence.
• Ability to pass a pre-employment medical.
• Ability to pass Drugs & Alcohol screening.
• Ability to obtain a DBS check.
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding environment.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain and refurbish railway freight vehicles to high safety and quality standards.
• Work underneath rail wagons, with manual handling and occasional work at height.
• Follow strict health and safety procedures at all times.
• Work effectively as part of a skilled engineering team.
• Support planned maintenance activities to ensure fleet availability.

Skills

Hands-on mentality

Mechanically minded

Structured training

Follow instructions

Work safely in workshop

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

Location: Grangemouth

Salary: Starting at £27,000 per annum

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday

Build a Long Term Career in Rail Engineering

Are you hands on, mechanically minded, and looking for a career rather than just a job?

We're recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join a growing rail freight maintenance team in Rochester. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys practical work and wants to develop specialist engineering skills within the rail industry.

You'll benefit from a structured 12 month training programme, providing you with the skills, knowledge, and experience needed to become a fully competent Mechanical Fitter. As you progress through the programme, you'll receive salary increases at both the 6 month and 12 month milestones, recognising your development and growing skill set.

In addition to your basic salary, there is plenty of overtime available, paid at enhanced rates of 1.5x and 2x pay, giving you the opportunity to significantly increase your annual earnings.

What's in it for You?

• Starting salary of £27,000
• Structured 12 month training programme
• Salary increases at 6 months and 12 months
• Significant overtime opportunities available
• Overtime paid at time and a half (1.5x) and double time (2x)
• Monday to Friday working pattern
• Opportunity to build a long term career within the rail sector
• Learn valuable mechanical, fabrication and fault finding skills from experienced engineers
• Clear progression pathway within a specialist engineering environment

The Role

As a Mechanical Fitter, you'll be responsible for repairing, maintaining, and refurbishing rail freight vehicles to the highest safety and quality standards.

This is a physically demanding, hands on role that will involve working underneath rail wagons, manual handling, loading and unloading equipment, and occasional work at height. You'll gain experience across a wide range of engineering activities including mechanical fitting, welding, grinding, fabrication, brake testing, fault finding, gauging, and general wagon maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and refurbish railway freight vehicles and company assets
• Carry out rail vehicle inspections, fault finding, and modifications
• Complete damage repairs across a variety of freight wagons
• Support planned maintenance activities to ensure fleet availability
• Follow strict health and safety procedures at all times
• Work effectively as part of a skilled engineering team

The Candidate

We're looking for individuals who:

• Have a genuine interest in mechanics, engineering, or hands on work
• Are eager to learn and develop through a structured training programme
• Have a positive attitude and strong work ethic
• Can follow instructions and work safely in a busy workshop environment
• Want to build a long term career within engineering and rail

Essential Requirements

• Full UK Driving Licence
• Ability to pass a pre employment medical
• Ability to pass Drugs & Alcohol screening
• Ability to obtain a DBS check
• Comfortable working in a physically demanding environment

Ready to Kickstart Your Engineering Career?

If you’re looking for a hands on role where you’ll be paid to learn, develop specialist engineering skills, and build a long term career within the rail industry, we’d love to hear from you.

With a structured 12 month training programme, salary increases at both the 6 and 12 month milestones, and regular overtime paid at enhanced rates of up to double time, this is a fantastic opportunity to rapidly increase both your skills and earning potential.

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services 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. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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