Mechanical Fitter
Posted 1 day ago by Shorterm Group
Negotiable
Outside
Undetermined
Crewe, Cheshire
Summary: The Mechanical Fitter role is based in Crewe, Cheshire, focusing on the mechanical overhaul of rail bogies within the rolling stock industry. Candidates will perform various mechanical repairs and maintenance tasks to ensure the reliability and safety of trains. The position requires a self-motivated individual with strong communication skills and relevant mechanical engineering knowledge. A minimum of NVQ level 2 in a mechanical discipline is required, with preference given to those with experience in vehicle manufacturing or similar industries.
Key Responsibilities:
- Bogie overhaul, damage repair and engineering
- Wheel set overhaul, repair and analysis
- Bogie chassis, damage repair and clean
- Bogie and gearbox engineering / repair
- Wheel exchange on wheel sets
- Bearing, axle and wheel mounting
- Components and sub-assemblies overhaul repair and analysis
- Re-engineering and production of spare parts
- Undertake all types of mechanical repair and replacement on rolling stock
Key Skills:
- Extensive all-round knowledge of mechanical engineering
- Knowledge of modern rolling stock systems
- Experience of train depot operations
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Self-motivated and able to work under initiative
- Time served and apprentice trained with relevant mechanical papers
- Minimum NVQ level 2 in a mechanical discipline
Salary (Rate): £23.65 hourly
City: Crewe
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: Mid-Level
Industry: Other
Detailed Description From Employer:
Job title: Mechanical Fitter Job location: Crewe, Cheshire Hourly pay rate: 18.25 PAYE / 23.65 Umbrella Shifts: Mon-Fri 8am 4.30pm (with flexibility to work shifts) Hours per week: 37 Duration: Ongoing Start date: ASAP Industries considered Rolling Stock, Automotive, Marine, Plant and Aviation, Military, HGV Technicians Company Summary: A global leader in Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service and maintenance. Position Summary: Based within the Rolling Stock industry (Trains) we are currently recruiting for Mechanical Engineers to operate out of a Rolling stock depot based in Crewe, to carry out the Mechanical Overhaul of Rail Bogies. Candidates will be required to carry out the following duties: * Bogie overhaul, damage repair and engineering * Wheel set overhaul, repair and analysis * Bogie chassis, damage repair and clean * Bogie and gearbox engineering / repair * Wheel exchange on wheel sets * Bearing, axle and wheel mounting * Components and sub-assemblies overhaul repair and analysis * Re-engineering and production of spare parts To undertake all types of Mechanical, repair and replace on Rolling Stock to ensure that we provide our customer with a reliable, safe and defect free train. Person Profile/Experience: You will be a highly self-motivated individual, able to work under your own initiative. You will possess excellent communication & interpersonal skills. You will need extensive all-round knowledge of Mechanical Engineering You will ideally have knowledge of modern rolling stock systems, You will ideally have experience of Train depot operations. Qualifications: Candidates would preferably be time served and apprentice trained with the relevant mechanical papers. A minimum of a NVQ level 2 in a Mechanical discipline is a requirement. Will consider people with 18 months or more in a Vehicle Manufacturing environment or similar industry as training can be provided for the right candidates. Contact Information: Email: Phone: PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION. Please note due to the volume of applications, we can only commit to contact those candidates we deem suitable for the position. However, we may retain your details and contact you in the future should suitable positions arise. Please note the above job specification could be subject to change as agreed with our client.