Job title: Mechanical FitterJob location: Crewe, CheshireHourly pay rate: £18.25 PAYE / £23.14 UmbrellaShifts: Mon-Fri 8am 4.30pm (with flexibility to work shifts)Hours per week: 37Duration: OngoingStart date: ASAPIndustries considered Rolling Stock, Automotive, Marine, Plant and Aviation, Military, HGV TechniciansCompany 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 partsTo 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 EngineeringYou 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.
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Shorterm Group
Posted 11 hours ago, valid for a month
Crewe, Cheshire CW1 5LE
£20,000 - £24,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Mechanical Fitter position is located in Crewe, Cheshire, offering an hourly pay rate of £18.25 PAYE or £23.14 Umbrella.
- Candidates are expected to have a minimum of 18 months of experience in a Vehicle Manufacturing environment or a similar industry.
- The role involves mechanical overhaul of rail bogies, including tasks such as damage repair, wheel set overhaul, and gearbox engineering.
- Applicants should ideally possess an NVQ level 2 in a Mechanical discipline and be time served or apprentice trained.
- The working hours are Monday to Friday, from 8 am to 4:30 pm, with flexibility to work shifts as needed.
