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Mechanical Fitters £56,000 per annum

Shorterm Group
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 3HH, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Wagon Fitters position is available in Cambridgeshire, specifically in Peterborough, March, and surrounding areas.
  • This is a 12-month contract with the possibility of permanent opportunities, requiring candidates to have a strong mechanical background and ideally an NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical discipline.
  • The role offers a pay rate of £29 per hour (umbrella) or £22.50 per hour (PAYE), along with expenses depending on experience.
  • Candidates do not need prior experience with wagons, as full training will be provided, but flexibility to travel is necessary.
  • The job involves outdoor work in pairs, performing maintenance and examinations, with benefits including paid lunches and lodging when working away from home.

Wagon Fitters - All Mechanical Backgrounds ConsideredLocation: Cambridgeshire (Peterborough, March, and surrounding areas)Duration: 12-month + contract (potential for permanent opportunities)Shifts: Sunday to Thursday, 9-hour shifts (45 hours per week)Pay: £29 per hour (umbrella) / £22.50 per hour (PAYE) + expenses (DOE)The role:We are looking for mechanically skilled candidates to carry out wagon maintenance and examinations across Peterborough, March, and nearby sites. This is a field-based role, and while you will generally work within the Midlands and Southeast, you will primarily operate around Peterborough. Work is always completed in pairs.What to expect when you start:You will begin at either March or Peterborough. Those starting at March will begin competency training first, then rotate with those from Peterborough.After a successful interview, you will need to complete a drug and alcohol test (likely in Milton Keynes - costs covered).In your first week, you will attend a paid PTS (Personal Track Safety) course provided by the company.Once competency training is complete, you will receive a company van and work in a paired team across your assigned territory.Key responsibilities:Carrying out reactive and preventative maintenancePerforming wagon examinations (full training provided)Assisting with slinging and lifting when requiredWorking primarily outdoors in all weather conditionsPotential lodging required once fully competentWhat we're looking for:A strong mechanical background (all industries considered)NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical discipline (preferred but not essential)Full UK driving licencePrevious experience with wagons or rolling stock is beneficial but not required - full training providedFlexibility to travel, with Peterborough and March as primary basesComfortable working outdoors in various conditionsWhat's in it for you?Competitive pay with additional expenses coveredPaid lunches when working away from home siteLodging benefits (breakfast, lunch, and dinner covered)Paid door-to-door travel when working away from home siteCompany van and fuel card provided once competentFull training in wagon maintenance and examinationsIf you're interested, apply now or get in touch for more details!

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