Rail Mechanical Fitter Trainee — Earn While You Learn

Ford & Stanley Talentwise; Grangemouth; On-site; GBP 24,300 - 29,700; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Starting salary £27,000

Structured 12 month training programme

Pay increases at 6 and 12 months

Overtime available

Overtime paid at 1.5x and 2x rates

Monday to Friday working pattern

Long term career progression within ra

il industry

Job summary

Ford & Stanley Talentwise in Grangemouth is seeking a Trainee Mechanical Fitter. You will join a rail freight maintenance team and learn through a structured 12‑month training programme, earning £27,000 starting salary.

No rail experience is required; hands-on applicants will gain skills by working with tools like spanners, torque wrenches, and grinders. Overtime is available, with a Monday–Friday pattern and long‑term career growth.

Qualifications

• Interest in mechanics, engineering, vehicles, or machinery.
• Experience using hand tools such as spanners and torque wrenches.
• Strong work ethic and positive attitude.
• Eagerness to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to work safely as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Learn how to inspect, repair, maintain, and refurbish rail freight wagons.
• Work alongside experienced fitters and engineers.
• Perform fault finding, fabrication, repairs, and general wagon maintenance.

Skills

Interest in mechanics

Willingness to learn

Teamwork

Tools

Spanners

Torque wrenches

Grinders

Job description

Ford & Stanley Talentwise in Grangemouth is seeking a Trainee Mechanical Fitter. You will join a rail freight maintenance team and learn through a structured 12‑month training programme, earning £27,000 starting salary.

No rail experience is required; hands-on applicants will gain skills by working with tools like spanners, torque wrenches, and grinders. Overtime is available, with a Monday–Friday pattern and long‑term career growth.