Mechanical Fitter

Ford & Stanley Talentwise; Leeds; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Locomotive Fitter in Leeds for a permanent position with a salary of £47,147 per year. The role involves general mechanical maintenance, fault diagnosis, and follow engineering drawings. Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification and experience in a similar environment. This position also requires passing medical tests and offers additional training opportunities to increase earning potential.

Benefits

Opportunity to learn to drive and shunt trains

Training modules worth up to £9,000 per annum

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a similar role and environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Must pass medical and drug and alcohol tests.

Responsibilities

• Carry out general mechanical maintenance and repairs.
• Diagnose and rectify faults on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Follow written maintenance instructions and engineering drawings.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Fault diagnosis

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

Level 3 qualification in engineering

Job description

Overview

Locomotive Fitter – Leeds – Permanent Position Pay: £47,147 per year Shift working – (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off)

Responsibilities

• Carry out general mechanical maintenance and repairs to all rolling stock rail vehicles on a variety of components such as air braking, hydraulic systems & diesel engines.
• Fault diagnosis and rectification on mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Work to written maintenance instructions (VMI) to complete examinations and inspections of the trains you will be working with.
• Work to engineering drawings and diagrams.

Candidate – What You Need

• Previous experience in a similar role and environment.
• Experience carrying out maintenance and examination work in a heavy mechanical environment – e.g. forces REME, HGV, buses and coaches, aircraft, or big engineering machines or locomotive/rolling stock is especially welcome.
• Team player who can also work independently; problem solver with an aptitude to think on your feet and carry out a wide range of maintenance.
• Will be able to work early, late and night shifts.
• Must be able to pass a medical and drug and alcohol test.

Essential Criteria

• Experience in maintenance and fault finding within a transport / plant related engineering environment.
• Level 3 qualification, or equivalent, in an engineering / mechanical / electrical discipline.
• Ability to navigate engineering drawings, blueprints, and diagrams, written technical instructions and manuals and follow processes.
• Full UK driving licence or locality to the depot is essential.
• Must be able to pass a DBS criminal record check to be eligible for this role.

Salary and Benefits

• Base salary: £47,147
• Opportunity to learn to drive and shunt trains – extra £1,000 per annum (apply online only).
• Up to 6 training modules each worth an extra £1,500 per annum, giving potential earnings of £50,000 plus.
• Training modules to increase your salary include Shunter training and engineering modules from axle and bearings, electrical fault finding & mentoring.

About the Employer

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer committed to equal opportunities for all job seekers. We review all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination and treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnicity, religion or belief, or political beliefs.