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Fitters - All Mechanical Backgrounds Considered
Job Posted: 4 hours ago
Salary: £ 18 - 20 / Hour
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Expire in: a month
Job Description
Fitters - All Mechanical Backgrounds Considered
Location: Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
Type: Permanent role
Start Date: Mid to late July
Shifts: 5 days per week - initially Sunday to Thursday, moving to a rotating shift pattern (every other Sunday).
Hours: 9-hour shifts / 45 hours per week
Pay: £18 per hour / £42,120 per annum
The Role
We're seeking mechanically skilled individuals to carry out wagon maintenance and examinations in Peterborough, March, and surrounding areas. This is a field-based role working in pairs, mainly covering the Midlands and Southeast, with a focus on the Peterborough region.
What to Expect
You'll start in Peterborough for competency training, then rotate with existing staff.
A drug and alcohol test is required following a successful interview.
You'll attend a paid PTS (Personal Track Safety) course in your first week.
Once training is complete, you'll receive a company van and begin fieldwork with your assigned partner (this may take a few months).
Key Responsibilities
Carrying out both reactive and preventative maintenance
Conducting wagon examinations (full training provided)
Supporting with slinging and lifting tasks
Working outdoors in all weather conditions
Occasional lodging when required (once competent)
What We're Looking For
Solid mechanical background - all industries considered
NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical discipline (preferred but not essential)
Full UK driving licence
Experience with wagons or rolling stock is beneficial but not essential
Comfortable with travel - primary bases are Peterborough and March
Willing to work outdoors and attend breakdowns off-site
Open to occasional overnight stays
What's in It for You?
£18 per hour / £42,120 annual salary
Expenses and paid lunches when working away
Lodging benefits (meals included)
Door-to-door travel paid when working off-site
Company van and fuel card (post-competency)
Full training in wagon maintenance and examination
Interested?
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