Semi Skilled Fitter / Mechanical Fitter

TXM Recruit; Derby; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm is seeking permanent Rail Support Technicians in Derby. The role involves using engineering machinery, performing routine maintenance, and assisting with projects. Candidates from various engineering backgrounds are encouraged to apply. Salary ranges from £30,000 to £32,000, with shifts from Monday to Friday.

Qualifications

• Experience of working within a similar role.
• Able to work individually or as part of a team.
• Previous experience in the rolling stock/rail industry would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Using basic engineering machinery for routine maintenance.
• Assist with preparation and cleaning of parts.
• Ensure all health and safety procedures are followed.

Skills

Detail oriented

Logical troubleshooting skills

Effective communication

Tools

Fork Lift Truck license

Overhead Crane License

Job description

Overview

TXM Recruit are recruiting 8 permanent Rail Support Technicians based in Derby.

Location: Derby

Shifts: Monday - Thursday 08:00 - 17:00 / Friday 08:00 - 14:30

Salary: £30,000 - £32,000

We are looking for individuals from a rail or rolling stock background predominantly; however individuals from the following industries will be considered: Rolling Stock / RAIL / Royal Navy / RAF / REME / British Army / General Engineering / Aerospace / Automotive, who have experience within the field of mechanical engineering and overhaul experience.

Primary purpose of the role

To use basic engineering machinery, perform routine maintenance and repairs, and assist with the preparation and cleaning of parts for projects. Additional responsibilities include supporting HVAC work, keeping the workspace organised and supporting other departments when required. To carry out the role whilst ensuring health and safety procedures are followed at all times, and to maintain high levels of productivity, attendance and customer satisfaction.

Key duties and responsibilities

• Using basic engineering machinery.
• Carry out routine maintenance and repairs on various mechanical equipment.
• Assist with prep and readiness for work/projects, such as stripping down parts, preparing parts, and cleaning for the overhaul process.
• Support the other engineers on working on HVAC units.
• Assist with stripping of rail units when they arrive into the workshop.
• Ensure all health and safety procedures and working practices are followed at all times.
• General housekeeping duties around the production area.
• Ensure the workspace is kept clean and organised at all times.
• Help out in other departments as required.
• Undertake relevant training to upskill.

General

To work in a manner that reflects the company values: deliver results, customer focus, insist on highest standards, ownership and accountability, teamwork. Provide high standards of quality whilst promoting, building and maintaining effective working relationships with colleagues, suppliers and customers. Identify training needs relevant to the job and participate in any training and development as required. Maintain high levels of personal motivation, attendance and conduct.

Key relationships

• Production Manager
• Production Director
• Rail Overhaul Team
• Production colleagues
• Customers

Person specification

Essential:

• Experience of working within a similar role.
• Effective and professional communication skills – verbal and written.
• Detail oriented and ability to multitask.
• Able to work individually or as part of a team.
• Logical troubleshooting skills.

Desirable:

• Previous experience in the rolling stock/rail industry would be advantageous.
• Able to read mechanical engineering drawings.
• Full UK clean driving licence.
• Fork Lift Truck license. Overhead Crane License.
• Brazing experience or willingness to attend brazing training course.
• FGAS qualified or willing to be trained to become FGAS qualified.