Mechanical Fitter

Ford & Stanley Recruitment; Greater London; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading Rolling Stock Maintenance business as a Mechanical Fitter in Milton Keynes. This role offers the opportunity for training and progression as you work on exciting projects with an increasing scope in the rail and rolling stock sector.

Qualifications

• Experience in vehicle fitting/building.
• Ability to work from engineering drawings and instructions.

Responsibilities

• Remove and refit components in vehicles.
• Work from mechanical engineering drawings to replace components.

Skills

Knowledge of mechanical systems

Operating hand and power tools

Education

Level 3 qualification in Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Fitter Milton Keynes GBP30,000 - GBP38,000

Ford & Stanley Talentwise are working with a large Rolling Stock Maintenance and Overhaul business, who are actively recruiting Mechanical Fitters to join their business on a contract basis, supporting their growth plans.

The Opportunity:

You will have the opportunity to join a business with ongoing development plans, benefitting from increased funding with new and exciting projects on the horizon for 2025 and beyond. Working for an employer who will provide you with training and progression opportunities, helping you to expand and develop your knowledge on Rail and Rolling Stock.

The Role:

• Removal of all interior components, including seats, flooring/ carpets, piping etc.
• Refitting of all components - Seats, Grab Rails, Poles etc
• Work from written instruction (VMI)
• Work from Mechanical Engineering drawings working to specific measurements
• Replacing mechanical components to correspond to engineering drawings

Key Essentials:

• Previous experience of working within vehicle fitting/building.
• Comfortable with operating hand and power tools.
• Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and procedures.
• Ability to work to specific instructions and Engineering drawings.
• Minimum Level 3 qualification within an Engineering discipline.

Hours:

Monday Friday, weekly rotating shift pattern (06 00 / 14 00)

How to apply for the Mechanical Fitter role:

If you are interested in the Mechanical Fitter role, then please apply via this job board. For more information, please get in touch with the Consultant listed on this page.

Likely Job Titles: Vehicle Builder, Coach Builder, Mechanical Fitter

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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