Mechanical Fitter

Job Title: Mechanical FitterPay rate: £17.64 per hour PAYE Job Location: Crewe, CW1 6HAShifts: Monday to Friday, 06:00-14:30Duration: 18 Months Fixed TermStart Dates: October 2024Industries Considered: We welcome applicants from Rolling Stock, Aviation, Plant, Automotive, HGV, PCV, Marine, Armed Forces and other similar backgroundsBenefits for you* Annual leave 25 days per annum pro-rata, plus standard UK Bank Holidays.* Contributory Money Purchase Pension Scheme - after 3 months* Travel concession - Employee travel pass for use on Arriva franchised services (Cross Country, Grand Central, Arriva Rail London, Chiltern Railways)* Additional employee benefits include: The Village retailer discount scheme (including Cycle To Work), Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance and Healthshield (after 6 months).* Long term Contracts* Free onsite parkingPosition SummaryTo carry out maintenance and overhaul of Rail Vehicles to preset standards and procedures, playing an active part in continuously improving quality. Tasks will include fitting floors, panelling, seating, tables, windows and doors in the interior of rolling stock. Electrical tasks may include Installation and replacement of traction and rolling stock components, carrying out modifications in and ability to install and terminate vehicle control wiring harnesses.Key Responsibilities will include:* Carry out vehicle maintenance work as allocated by the Team Leader, Heavy Maintenance Manager or Production Engineer within set timescales and standards.* Operate rail vehicles as required, within depot operating limits, and in accordance with relevant procedures.* Break raft replacement, alternator replacement, coupler replacement, bellow change.* C4, C6, C8 or C10 maintenance.* Refurbishment and modifications* Seat removal, table removal, fitment of USB sockets, lighting replacement, relay replacement, component replacement from within the cab.* Painting and modifications were required.* Ensure that safety procedures are adhered to in accordance with VMI.* Ensure that work sheets are signed off promptly and correctly.* Ensure that Quality and Environmental procedures and instructions are followed* Attend technical, quality, safety and general briefings, taking action on items raised.* Carry out any duties within level of competence, as requested.* Always maintain good housekeeping and standard of cleanliness.* Use PPE in accordance with standards and instructions.* Assist colleagues and management to ensure project targets are met.* Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.Qualifications* You must have a minimum of or equivalent to one of the following qualifications:o BTEC certificate in Engineeringo City and Guilds certificate in Engineeringo NVQ Level 3 certificate in Engineering* Traction and rolling stock qualification preferred. Skills and Experience* Must have previous experience, involvement and understanding of vehicle heavy maintenance activities.* Able to interpret engineering drawings* Understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering* Basic IT skillsApply:Contact Information: Adam JacksonEmail cv to: Phone: PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS & ALCOHOL TEST AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITIONDue 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.