DescriptionJob Title: Mechanical Fitter (Rolling Stock)Job Location: Ilford, LondonShifts: 4 on 4 off Days or Nights Hourly Rate: Days - £19.49 PAYE / £24.75 Umbrella Nights - £25.92 PAYE / £33.13 UmbrellaSaturday - £29.23 PAYE /£37.45 Umbrella (All hoursSunday - £38.98 PAYE /£50.16 Umbrella (All hours)Hours Per Week: 42 hours per week Avg.Duration: OngoingStart Date: ASAPCompany SummaryEurope's 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, interior strip and replace on modern Aventra Stock within a mid-sized heavy maintenance depot. This position is the key focal point for the safe and reliable running of the fleet and is a key requirement against the Service Agreement (SA). 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* Rebuilding on the vehicle sides* Refitting, Seats, Grab Rails, Poles etc.* Remove large components such as axle boxes, bogies, valves and couplers* 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.Contact:Email: Phone: 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 2 days ago, valid for 8 days
Ilford, Greater London IG6 1DQ
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The job title is Mechanical Fitter (Rolling Stock) located in Ilford, London, offering shifts of 4 on 4 off for days or nights.
- The hourly rate ranges from £19.49 PAYE for day shifts to £38.98 PAYE for Sunday shifts, with umbrella rates being higher.
- Candidates are expected to have some maintenance, servicing, or fitting experience, ideally with a background in Rolling Stock or similar fields.
- This position involves mechanical overhaul tasks, including stripping and refitting on modern Aventra Stock within a busy rail maintenance depot.
- Applicants must be able to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends, and must pass a drugs and alcohol test prior to employment.
