Mechanical Fitter

Infinitive Resources; Manchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Infinitive Resources is seeking 4 experienced Level 3 Mechanical Technicians to support a long-term rolling stock project in the North West. The role focuses on maintenance, fault finding, repair, and replacement of diesel engines and related mechanical systems on rolling stock.

Applicants must have Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification and hands-on experience with diesel engines, VMIs, and planned maintenance.

Qualifications

• Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Previous mechanical experience within rolling stock.
• Experience with diesel engines maintenance, servicing and fault finding.
• Experience with VMIs and planned rolling stock maintenance.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Ability to work from technical instructions and engineering documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on diesel-powered rolling stock.
• Completing Vehicle Maintenance Instructions (VMIs) and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Fault finding and diagnosing issues on diesel engines and associated systems.
• Repairing and replacing defective engine and mechanical components.
• Carrying out mechanical inspections and identifying defects.
• Supporting engine servicing, maintenance and component change-outs.
• Working on cooling, fuel and lubrication systems.
• Reading and following engineering drawings, maintenance instructions and technical documentation.
• Completing maintenance and engineering records accurately.
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with safety and quality standards.
• Supporting timely return of vehicles to service.
• Working with technicians, engineers and operations teams to maintain fleet availability.

Skills

Diesel engines

Fault finding

Diagnostic skills

Reading engineering drawings

Education

Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

VMIs

Job description

Mechanical Technician – Rolling Stock / Diesel Engines

Location: Ardwick Depot

Contract: 6 Months +

IR35 Status: Outside IR35

Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off nights

Start Date: Monday 28th September 2026

Positions Available: 4

Infinitive Resources are currently recruiting for 4 experienced Level 3 Mechanical Technicians to support a long-term rolling stock project in the North West.

This role will be heavily focused on the maintenance, fault finding, repair and replacement of diesel engines and associated mechanical systems on rolling stock.

Key responsibilities

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on diesel-powered rolling stock.
• Completing Vehicle Maintenance Instructions (VMIs) and scheduled maintenance activities.
• Fault finding and diagnosing issues on diesel engines and associated systems.
• Repairing and replacing defective engine and mechanical components.
• Carrying out mechanical inspections and identifying defects.
• Supporting engine servicing, maintenance and component change-outs.
• Working on associated systems including cooling, fuel and lubrication systems.
• Reading and following engineering drawings, maintenance instructions and technical documentation.
• Completing maintenance and engineering records accurately.
• Ensuring all work is completed in line with required safety and quality standards.
• Supporting the timely return of vehicles to service.
• Working closely with technicians, engineers and operational teams to maintain fleet availability.

Applicants must have

• Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Previous mechanical experience within the rolling stock industry.
• Strong hands-on experience working with diesel engines.
• Experience carrying out diesel engine maintenance, servicing and fault finding.
• Experience with VMIs and planned rolling stock maintenance.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience repairing and replacing mechanical components.
• Ability to work from technical instructions and engineering documentation.