Job Title: Mechanical Fitter Job Location: North West, LondonShifts: Monday - Friday 06:00 - 17:20 Hourly Rate: Days - £18.74 PAYE / £23.77 Umbrella Hours Per Week: 50 hours per weekDuration: OngoingStart Date: ASAPCompany SummaryEuropes largest Rolling Stock Producer, maintainer and servicing organisation is looking for Mechanical and Electrical Experienced Engineers to join a well established team at a busy rail depot in East LondonPosition Summary: The role is carrying out Mechanical overhaul including stripping and refitting. You will be specifically focused on modifications, strip and replace of door and doors components on modern EMU stock within a maintenance depot. This is a safety Critical position working on a busy live rail maintenance depot and in this role you would be expected to complete the following:* Work from written instruction (VMI)* Work from Engineering drawings, working to specific measurements* Removal of interiors and body sides* Refitting, Seats, Grab Rails, Poles etc.* Replacing mechanical components to correspond to engineering drawingsPerson Profile:You will be a highly self-motivated individual as training to develop will be given to these individuals. Attitude and enthusiasm is key for this role you should be able to follow detailed instructions as an eye for details is key to this role. Following on the job competency based training you will be able to work under your own initiative. Candidates from the following background will be considered:* Rolling Stock* HGV and PCV Technicians* Plant Maintenance * Audio Visual Engineers* Engineering Services Maintenance * Rail* RAF, REME, Army, NavyIdeal applicants would have had some maintenance, servicing or fitting experience on vehicle types ranging from Cars to Aeroplanes. Also due to the nature of the programme candidates must be able to work days & nights which will include working at the weekend.PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS AN DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION (this is standard procedure on Rail depots)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.
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Shorterm Group
Posted 12 days ago, valid for 14 days
Ilford, Greater London IG6 1DQ
£25,000 - £35,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Mechanical Fitter position is based in North West London, offering a Monday to Friday shift from 06:00 to 17:20.
- The hourly rate is £18.74 PAYE or £23.77 Umbrella, with an expectation of working 50 hours per week on an ongoing basis.
- Candidates should have experience in mechanical overhaul, specifically working on modifications and replacing components within a rail maintenance environment.
- Ideal applicants will have a background in rolling stock, HGV, plant maintenance, or similar fields, and must be able to work flexible hours including weekends.
- Successful candidates must pass a drugs and alcohol test as part of the application process.
