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Mechanical Fitter Rail

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 21 days
Location

Hamilton, South Lanarkshire ML3 7RW, Scotland

Salary

£32,000 - £38,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position is for a Mechanical Fitter (Rail) in Hamilton, offered as a 6-month fixed-term contract with a salary ranging from £24 to £26 an hour.
  • Candidates should have experience working on rail vehicles, particularly with braking systems and bogie overhauls.
  • The role involves examining and repairing MK1 and MK3 rail carriages, as well as supporting maintenance and overhauls of electrical and mechanical systems.
  • The company is a well-established engineering provider in the rail sector, with over 20 years of experience and a team of more than 30 staff members.
  • There is an option to compress the standard 40-hour work week into a 4-day schedule.

Mechanical Fitter (Rail)Hamilton - 6 Month Fixed Term Contract£24-£26 an hour + Possible Extension + 4 day week option Are you a Mechanical Fitter experienced working on rail vehicles or similar, looking for an exciting and varied days-based role within a well-established engineering company operating in the Rail sector with the opportunity to compress your 40 hours into a 4 day week?This company leading provider of bespoke Engineering solutions to the rail industry, they have bene operating for 20+ years and seen continual growth to the point they have over 30 members of staff. They specialise in the safety, maintenance and modification of trains for some of the largest transportation companies in the UK, and are looking to develop their friendly team to help their continued growth.The current work being undertaken is the examination and subsequent repairs to MK1 and MK3 rail carriages, as well as support running maintenance and heavy maintenance and overhauls of company managed stock on all electrical and mechanical systemsThe varied role would suit a Mechanical Fitter looking for a 6 month contract, and experienced working on rail vehicles, with experience on braking systems and bogie overhauls would be preferred.The Role:

  • Examination and subsequent repairs to MK1 and MK3 rail carriages
  • Understand and work to railway safety systems
  • Working to Maintenance Plans (VMOI)
  • 6 month contract
  • 4 day week option

The Person

  • Mechanical Fitter experience working on rail vehicles
  • Experience on braking systems and bogie overhaul
  • Local to Hamilton

Reference Number: BBBH17009

Keywords: Mechanical Fitter, Electrical, Rail, Maintenance, Contract, Safety Systems, 4 day week

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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