Field-Based Wagon Fitters (Mechanical Backgrounds Considered)Location: Cambridgeshire (Primarily Peterborough & March, with travel to other sites as required)Duration: 12-month contract (potential for a permanent role)Shifts: Rotating weeklyWeek 1: Monday to Friday, 9-hour shiftsWeek 2: Sunday to Thursday, 9-hour shifts(Initial training hours may vary but will not include weekends.)Pay: Approx. £29 per hour (umbrella) / £22.50 per hour (PAYE) + expensesHours: 45 per weekThe RoleWe are seeking mechanically minded candidates to carry out wagon maintenance and examinations across Peterborough, March, and additional sites throughout the UK as required. A drug and alcohol will be required prior to start, this will be in Milton Keynes. Currently, there are around 30 wagon fitters operating across the UK in different territories. While you will be based in the Cambridgeshire area, travel to other sites will be required when necessary.Responsibilities:Reactive and preventative maintenancePerforming wagon examinations (full training provided)Supporting slinging and lifting operationsWorking primarily outdoorsPotential requirement to lodge away once competentTravel to different sites throughout the UK if requiredWhat We're Looking ForStrong mechanical background (all industries considered)NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical discipline (preferred)Full UK driving licenceExperience with wagons or rolling stock is beneficial but not essential - full training providedFlexibility to work across multiple locations (Peterborough & March as primary bases)What's in It for You?Competitive payPaid lunches when working awayLodging benefits (breakfast, lunch, and dinner covered)Paid door-to-door travel when away from your home depotCompany van and fuel card once competentFull training in wagon fittingAll workwear providedIf you're interested, apply now or get in touch for more details.
Back to searchField-Based Wagon Fitters Mechanical Backgrounds Considered
Shorterm Group
Posted a day ago, valid for 6 hours
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire PE7 3HH, England
£29 - £22.5 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The job is for Field-Based Wagon Fitters with a mechanical background, located primarily in Cambridgeshire, specifically Peterborough and March, on a 12-month contract with potential for a permanent role.
- Candidates can expect to earn approximately £29 per hour (umbrella) or £22.50 per hour (PAYE), working 45 hours per week on a rotating shift schedule.
- The role involves performing wagon maintenance and examinations, with full training provided, and requires a strong mechanical background, preferably with an NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical discipline.
- A full UK driving licence is necessary, and while experience with wagons or rolling stock is beneficial, it is not essential as training will be offered.
- Candidates must also be flexible to travel to various sites across the UK and will undergo a drug and alcohol test prior to starting.
