Mechanical Fitter
Posted Today by Morson Edge
£26 Per hour
Inside
Undetermined
Widnes
Summary: The Mechanical Fitter role involves working for a leading client in the rail rolling stock industry at their depot in Widnes, Cheshire, with a contract running until mid-July 2026. Candidates with transferable skills from Aerospace, Automotive, Defence, and other Engineering sectors are encouraged to apply. The position offers long-term opportunities with competitive pay rates and requires a minimum Level 2 or 3 Mechanical Qualification. Successful candidates will undergo D&A testing and receive full PPE from Morson.
Key Responsibilities:
- Perform mechanical fitting tasks in heavy or light engineering/industry.
- Utilize technical skills and competencies to resolve problems.
- Work effectively as part of a team and independently.
- Engage in interior vehicle refurb of trains, planes, and cars/coaches.
- Remove and refit seats and panels as required.
- Participate in D&A testing and comply with safety regulations.
Key Skills:
- Minimum Level 2 or 3 Mechanical Qualification (ONC/HNC/City & Guilds) or equivalent.
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter.
- Strong written and communication skills.
- Ability to work under own initiative.
- Teamwork and self-motivation.
- Problem resolution skills.
- Desirable: Coach or vehicle building experience.
- Experience in removing and refitting vehicle interiors.
Salary (Rate): £25.85/hour
City: Widnes
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: inside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Engineering
Recruiting for experienced Mechanical Fitters to work for a leading client in the rail rolling stock industry, based at their depot in Widnes, Cheshire. Contract will run until mid July 2026.Transferable skills from sectors such as Aerospace, Automotive, Defence and other Engineering industries are welcome. Morson are offering long-term opportunities accompanied with competitive rates for candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience:
- Technical Skills and Competencies
- Minimum Level 2 or 3 Mechanical Qualification (ONC/HNC/City & Guilds) or recognised equivalent
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter in heavy or light engineering/industry
- Written & communication skills
- Team worker and self-motivated
- Problem resolution
- Work under own initiative
- Desirable (not essential)
- Coach or Vehicle building experience
- Key experience of interior vehicle refurb of trains, planes and cars/coaches
- Experience of removing seats/refit of panels
- Experience of taking things apart and putting them back together
Hours:
- 07:00 - 16:30, Monday to Friday (45 hours per week).
Pay Rates start from £25.18 (Umbrella) per hour for the first 12 weeks, increasing to £25.85 (Umbrella) per hour thereafter following qualification under AWR. Overtime will be available, Weekend Overtime is paid at basic hourly rate +33.33% premium.
*Please note that Morson are able to offer a direct PAYE payroll solution if required.
Successful candidates will be subject to D&A testing at our client site, in addition to other safety compliance prior to starting on the project. Full PPE will be provided by Morson
The client is offering a retention bonus, this will be payable to workers provided they stay to the agreed exit date.
- £500 one off payment
- £20 for every week worked