Mechanical Fitter

Ganymede; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join their team in the rolling stock sector. This exciting role involves performing maintenance and repairs on mechanical systems, ensuring safety and industry standards are met. With a commitment to employee development, the company offers a supportive environment for skill enhancement. Ideal candidates will possess a strong mechanical background, particularly in heavy machinery or vehicles. This is a fantastic opportunity to grow your career in a dynamic and evolving industry, with a focus on reliability and teamwork. Join a company that values your contributions and supports your professional journey!

Benefits

Final salary pension

31 days holiday including bank holidays

Incentivised development and training programme

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background, particularly in heavy machinery or vehicles.
• Solid understanding of pneumatics, braking systems, and hydraulics.

Responsibilities

• Perform light maintenance and repairs on rolling stock.
• Conduct service exams and routine fleet maintenance.
• Collaborate with trainers and team members to enhance skills.

Skills

Mechanical Systems

Pneumatics

Braking Systems

Hydraulics

Fault Finding

Diagnostics

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

Location: Ipswich

Salary: Competitive DOE plus company benefits

Permanent (Full-Time)

Are you a mechanical fitter looking for your next challenge in the rolling stock industry? Are you passionate about hands-on engineering where improving reliability is at the forefront?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large UK-based rolling stock company in the East of England.

Ganymede Solutions specialise in recruiting the best technical, engineering talent, and providing complete workforce solutions to help build and maintain infrastructure and transportation for a wide range of UK clients. Our core values define what we stand for and how we do things, helping us to provide the best possible service to our clients and candidates while maintaining a healthy working environment for our employees.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a mechanically biased fitter to join the existing team, carrying out light maintenance and repairs on rolling stock. In this role as a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for performing fault finding and diagnostics predominantly across mechanical systems and some support on electrical systems.

Your day-to-day tasks will involve carrying out light maintenance and repairs, including the replacement of driver seats, window wipers, windscreens, lights, headlamps, air hoses, braking systems, and pneumatics. You will also be conducting service exams and routine fleet maintenance, ensuring all work meets safety and industry standards.

Additionally, you will work closely with trainers and team members, gaining support to further develop and enhance your skills in key areas of maintenance and diagnostics. The company is committed to upskilling and developing and is keen to attract the right individual who is eager to grow and learn.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive, DOE

Final salary pension

31 days holiday including bank holidays

Incentivised development and training programme

About You

If you are looking for the next step in your career and this role interests you, here is what you will need to be considered for the Mechanical Fitter position:

This opportunity is ideal for individuals with a strong mechanical background, particularly those with experience in heavy machinery or vehicle backgrounds e.g. rolling stock, HGVs, plant, or aerospace industries. A solid understanding of pneumatics, braking systems, and hydraulics is essential, along with the ability to work effectively within a team environment.

As this role is based in a highly safety-critical environment, all candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including a medical assessment and drug & alcohol screening and DBS.

We welcome applications from ex-forces personnel, including those from the RAF, Royal Navy, and British Army, as well as experienced engineers from the Marine, Rail, Automotive, HGV, or Bus sectors. This is a fantastic opportunity to transition your career into the rail industry and be part of a dynamic and growing sector!

This is a 3-shift pattern with opportunities for overtime available.

Next Steps

After applying for the Mechanical Fitter role, your CV will be reviewed and if suitable we will be in touch within a 48-hour time frame. Successful candidates will be required to attend a medical, drug & alcohol test and provide the correct eligibility documentation.