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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Shorterm Group
Posted 2 days ago, valid for a month
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 3HH, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Wagon Fitters position is available in Cambridgeshire, specifically around Peterborough and March, for a 12-month contract with potential for permanent roles.
- Candidates should have a strong mechanical background and ideally an NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical discipline, although all mechanical backgrounds are considered.
- The salary is £29 per hour for umbrella workers or £22.50 per hour for PAYE, with additional expenses covered depending on experience.
- This field-based role involves performing wagon maintenance and examinations, working primarily outdoors in pairs, with a requirement for flexibility in travel.
- Candidates must complete a drug and alcohol test and a paid PTS course in their first week, and previous experience with wagons is beneficial but not required.
