Mechanical Fitter (Nights)

Shorterm Group; Burton-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the UK and Ireland is seeking a Mechanical Fitter (Raft Fitter) for a 6-month contract in Burton-on-Trent. The role involves stripping and rebuilding mechanical systems on locomotives, requiring a strong mechanical background and understanding of engines and hydraulics. Immediate start available with potential for overtime.

Qualifications

• Strong mechanical background required.
• Experience in HGV, large engines, or rolling stock assembly ideal.

Responsibilities

• Stripping and rebuilding mechanical systems on locomotive rafts.
• Fitting refurbished engines and their components.
• Overhauling raft components and installing hydraulic systems.

Skills

Mechanical Background

Understanding of Engines

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Schematic Drawings

Education

Relevant Engineering Qualifications

Job description

Job title:
Mechanical Fitter (Raft Fitter)

Job location:
Burton upon Trent

Shifts:
Nights

Hours per week:
44

Hours:
Mon - Thurs

Duration:
6 months +

Start date:
Immediate

Client Summary:
Leading manufacturer and front line supplier of powertrain products based in the UK and Ireland. Areas of expertise include Engine Overhaul, final Drive Overhaul and locomotive refurbishment

Position Summary:
Stripping Rafts / building transmissions within the Rail industry.
You will be working in teams to breakdown mechanical systems on to locomotive rafts and rebuild.

Roles can include:
- Engine strip down or strip down of components and rebuild.
- Fitting newly re-furbished engines back onto the rafts including all components that service that service and help the running of the engine, radiators, pumps, tanks, pipe work, electrical looms and more.
- To have a good understanding of vehicle mechanical interfaces and repairs of vehicle components.
- To be able to install / repair hydraulic systems.
- Previous engine knowledge would be advantageous.
- To overhaul of raft components.
- To be able to understand schematic drawings.
- To undertake training as and when required.

Person Profile/Experience:
A strong mechanical background is required.
People from HGV / large engine's / rolling stock assembly backgrounds ideal.
Understanding of engines / hydraulics / pneumatics in plant or heavy good ideal.
Good attitude and willing to work flexibly (overtime available)

Qualifications:
Relevant engineering qualifications but not a necessity for an experienced person

Contact:
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