Mechanical Fitter
Posted 5 days ago by Rullion Managed Services
£28 Per hour
Inside
Undetermined
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire
Summary: The Mechanical Fitter / Tram Maintainer role at Nottingham Tram Depot involves providing mechanical expertise for the maintenance and servicing of a modern light rail fleet. Candidates must possess an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering and have a strong background in mechanical engineering. The position is contract-based with a shift pattern of 4 on 4 off days. Pay rates vary based on employment type and duration of service.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out servicing, maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on tram stock and associated equipment
- Collaborate with the Production Manager and adhere to depot safety procedures
- Follow health & safety regulations including H&S.A.W. and C.O.S.H.H.
- Maintain compliance with quality systems
- Support team tasks to meet deadlines and quality specifications
- Conduct routine exams and primary fault-finding (within competence level)
- Perform component exchanges and manage stores provisioning
Key Skills:
- Time-served apprenticeship or Level 3 equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering (City & Guilds, SVQ, NVQ)
- Strong Mechanical Engineering background
- Experience working with maintenance procedures, work instructions, or technical documentation
- Background in Rolling Stock, Light Rail, Military Engineering, HGV, or other large transport sectors
Salary (Rate): £27.56/hour
City: Nottingham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Mechanical Fitter / Tram Maintainer - Rolling Stock (Contract Role)
Location: Nottingham Tram Depot, Wilkinson Street, Nottingham
Duration: Ongoing Contract
Start Date: ASAP
Shift Pattern: Days Only - 4 on 4 off - 07:00 / 19:00
About the Opportunity:
Rullion is working with a prestigious Rolling Stock and Light Rail client to recruit Mechanical Fitters on a contract position at their Nottingham Tram Depot. This is a fantastic opportunity for skilled professionals with an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering to contribute to the reliability and maintenance of a modern light rail fleet.
Pay Rates (Inside IR35):
PAYE: £20.61/hour + accrued holiday
Umbrella: £26.27/hour (first 12 weeks)
£27.56/hour (after 12 weeks)
Role Overview:
As a member of the depot's autonomous maintenance team, you will provide mechanical expertise to support our client's maintenance and service commitments for their tram fleet.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out servicing, maintenance, repairs, and overhauls on tram stock and associated equipment
- Collaborate with the Production Manager and adhere to depot safety procedures
- Follow health & safety regulations including H&S.A.W. and C.O.S.H.H.
- Maintain compliance with quality systems
- Support team tasks to meet deadlines and quality specifications
- Conduct routine exams and primary fault-finding (within competence level)
- Perform component exchanges and manage stores provisioning
Requirements:
Time-served apprenticeship or Level 3 equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering (City & Guilds, SVQ, NVQ)
Strong Mechanical Engineering background
Experience working with maintenance procedures, work instructions, or technical documentation
Background in Rolling Stock, Light Rail, Military Engineering, HGV, or other large transport sectors
Additional Information:
This role is subject to Drug & Alcohol testing due to the safety-critical nature of the work
PPE will be provided by Rullion
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