Mechanical Fitter

Ford & Stanley Talentwise; Tonbridge; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Fitter in Tonbridge, Kent for a seasonal rail maintenance role.

You will work on RHTT units, high-pressure water jetting systems, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components, with 10-hour shifts (days, afternoons, and nights) averaging 40–50 hours per week.

Contract runs to December 2026, £33 per hour inside IR35; umbrella rate applies; safety compliance and teamwork are essential in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience in Rail, Plant, HGV, Automotive or similar engineering.
• Strong mechanical fitment skills and tool proficiency.
• Willing to work rotating shifts during peak season.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and reactive maintenance on RHTT units.
• Diagnose and repair faults in mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Conduct pre-season preparation and post-season decommissioning.
• Work with operations teams to ensure timely deployment and reliability.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections and repairs.
• Adhere to safety standards and rail industry regulations.

Skills

Mechanical Fitter

Rail experience

Power tools

Shift work

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Mechanical Fitter – Kent – Shifts (40 - 50 hours per week) – £33ph (Inside IR35)

Location: Tonbridge, Kent

Shifts: Days, Afters and Nights – 10 hours a shifts

Hours: 4 on, 4 off – average 40-50 hours a week

Pay: £33.00 an hour inside IR35 (Umbrella rate)

Contract until December 2026

Mechanical Fitter required to join a specialist team responsible for the upkeep of Rail Head Treatment Trains (RHTT) – vital on-track machinery used to clear leaf fall, debris, and contaminants from the rail network during autumn and winter seasons.

This is a unique opportunity for a Mechanical Fitter to work at the heart of rail operations, ensuring the safe and efficient running of trains across the UK. You’ll be working on high-pressure water jetting systems, sanding units, and other mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic components that make up the RHTT fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and reactive maintenance on RHTT units.
• Diagnose and repair faults in mechanical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Conduct pre-season preparation and post-season decommissioning.
• Work closely with operations teams to ensure timely deployment and reliability.
• Maintain accurate records of inspections and repairs.
• Adhere to safety standards and rail industry regulations.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in Rail, Plant, HGV, Automotive, or similar Engineering (RHTT experience desirable but not essential).
• Strong Mechanical Fitter skills.
• Ability to work shifts during peak season.
• Proficient in the use of hand held and power tools.

The Ideal Candidate

You will have strong mechanical fitment skills and proficiency in using hand and power tools. Flexibility to work shifts during peak seasons is essential, along with a proactive, safety-conscious approach and the ability to work effectively as part of a team as well as working alone.

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.