Mechanical Fitter

TXM Recruit; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

TXM Recruit is seeking Mechanical Fitters to join a leading rail engineering company in the Milton Keynes area. The role involves removal, modification, and refitting of rolling stock to high standards, following industry regulations and company procedures.

Key responsibilities include identifying mechanical interfaces, installing and repairing components, fault finding, diagnostics, and component overhaul, with a focus on safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in mechanical roles or a similar hands-on trade/engineering environment.
• Confident in the use of hand tools, power tools, and workshop machinery.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to read and follow technical instructions.
• Commitment to working safely and to company quality standards.
• Minimum level 2 engineering related qualification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Understand vehicle mechanical interfaces and repairs of vehicle components.
• Install or repair components.
• Fault find and carry out diagnostic investigation work.
• Overhaul rail components.
• Undertake training as required.
• Work within a realistic timeframe.
• Dispose of waste in the correct manner.
• Adhere to written or verbal instructions.

Skills

Hand tools

Power tools

Workshop machinery

Attention to detail

Reading technical instructions

Safety compliance

Education

Level 2 engineering qualification

Job description

We are currently recruiting Mechanical Fitters to join a leading rail engineering company. This role involves working on the removal, modification, and refitting of rolling stock to a high standard, following industry regulations and company procedures.

Key Responsibilities

• Have a good understanding of vehicle mechanical interfaces and repairs of vehicle components.
• Install/repair components.
• Fault find and carry out diagnostic investigation work.
• Overhaul rail components.
• Undertake training as and when required.
• Work within a realistic timeframe.
• Ensure that waste is disposed of in the correct manner.
• Adhere to written or verbal instructions.

Requirements

• Previous experience in mechanical roles, or a similar hands‑on trade/engineering environment.
• Confident in the use of hand tools, power tools, and workshop machinery.
• Strong attention to detail with the ability to read and follow technical instructions.
• Commitment to working safely and to company quality standards.
• Minimum level 2 engineering related qualification or equivalent required.
• Open to the following industries: Rail, Aviation, HGV, Coach/PSV, Army, REME, Plant, FMCG.