Mechanical Fitter

Ford & Stanley Talentwise; Marchwood; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A rail freight maintenance specialist in the UK is looking for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to join their team. The role involves preventative and reactive maintenance, diagnosing mechanical faults, and performing brake testing on freight wagons. The position offers a competitive salary starting at £33,500 with the potential to rise to £39,000 after three months, alongside benefits such as a company van and fuel card and opportunities for career progression. Candidates should have relevant experience and a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Maintenance Engineering.

Benefits

Company Van

Fuel Card

Career Progression

Training Opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience as a Mechanical Fitter in a heavy engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Willingness to travel across the South of the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative planned and reactive maintenance on freight wagons.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults.
• Perform brake testing, minor fabrication, and welding tasks.

Skills

Mechanical Fitting

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Maintenance Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

Location: Southampton

Salary: £33,500 (rising to £39, after 3 months).
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Benefits: Company Van + Fuel Card

Hours: Monday-Friday, 40 hrs/week (flexibility for occasional weekends)

Contract: Permanent

Join a Growing Industry - Keep Britain Moving

We're looking for skilled Mechanical Fitters to join an independent rail freight maintenance specialist. You'll play a vital role in keeping the UK's freight wagons safe, compliant, and ready for service, helping to power the supply chain across the South of England.

What's in it for you?

• Competitive pay with a guaranteed increase after 3 months
• Company van and fuel card for travel across the region
• Stable, permanent role in a growing sector
• Variety of work - inspections, maintenance, repairs, and fabrication
• Career progression and training opportunities

Your Role

As a Wagon Maintainer, you'll:

• Carry out preventative planned and reactive maintenance, Traffic Inspections and Vehicle Inspections on freight wagons
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults
• Perform brake testing, minor fabrication, and welding tasks

What We're Looking For

• Experience as a Mechanical Fitter in a heavy engineering environment
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Maintenance Engineering
• Willingness to travel across the South of the UK
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Ready to keep your career moving?

Apply today and become part of the rail freight industry's future.

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that 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 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.