Skilled Fitter - Rail / Rolling Stock

Ganymede Solutions; Ringway; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm in Manchester is seeking a Skilled Fitter to join their team handling heavy rail vehicles and industrial equipment. This role requires a solutions-driven individual with a fitting or engineering background. Responsibilities include maintaining and repairing vehicle components, utilizing specialized tools, and supporting a 24/7 operation. The position offers competitive pay, shift allowances, and opportunities for training and promotion.

Benefits

Salary plus shift allowances

Final salary pension scheme

28-35 days holiday

Qualifications

• Previous engineering or fitter background, practical and solutions-driven.
• Pass a criminal convictions questionnaire, basic DBS, drugs & alcohol test, and full rail medical.
• Provide Right to Work documents before deployment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair heavy vehicle components as part of a specialist team.
• Use specialised tools and equipment to carry out routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Support the depot's 24/7 operation by working a rotating shift pattern.

Skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Mechanical skills

Tools

Specialised tools and equipment

Job description

Skilled Fitter – Rail / Rolling Stock

Manchester

£35k-£40k per annum

Overview

This role is for a skilled fitter or mechanical engineer who enjoys hands‑on work and wishes to progress within a stable and well‑established engineering team that services heavy rail vehicles and industrial equipment in Manchester.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair heavy vehicle components as part of a specialist team.
• Use a variety of specialised tools and equipment to carry out routine maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Support the depot’s 24/7, 365‑day operation by working a rotating shift pattern (earliest to late). Commit to rosters 4–6 weeks in advance.
• Work flexibly, including weekend and optional Sunday hours, with enhanced pay for off‑hour work.

Benefits

• Salary £30‑40k plus shift allowances, competency payments and overtime options.
• Overtime available regularly.
• Final salary pension scheme.
• 28‑35 days holiday (increasing with service).
• Training and development modules that can increase pay and lead to promotion.

Requirements

• Previous engineering or fitter background, practical and solutions‑driven.
• Pass a criminal convictions questionnaire, basic DBS, drugs & alcohol test, and full rail medical (eyesight, hearing, mobility, blood pressure, general health).
• Provide Right to Work documents before deployment.

Application Process

Interested candidates may apply directly via the “Apply” button or email the team to arrange an informal chat. Applications are reviewed and a response will be sent within 24 hours.

Equal Opportunities

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.