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Mechanical Fitter

Job Posted: 18 days ago

Salary: £ 17 - 18.79 / Hour
Job Type: Contract
Location: Burton upon Trent

Expire in: 10 days

Job Description

Mechanical Fitter

Salary: £17.00ph PAYE raising to £18.79ph PAYE
Contract: 6-month contract
Shifts: Monday to Thursday 07:00 – 16:00 Friday 07:00 - 13:00
Location: Burton upon Trent

The Role

We are currently seeking Mechanical Fitter's to join a team at Barton under Needwood. This is a hands‑on role focused on carrying out servicing, overhauls and associated mechanical repairs on rail vehicles.

You will work as part of a skilled team, delivering high‑quality mechanical work safely, efficiently and in line with engineering specifications.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out mandatory servicing and mechanical repairs on rail vehicle systems and components.
Understand and work effectively with vehicle mechanical interfaces.
Install, maintain and repair hydraulic systems.
Carry out fault finding and diagnostic investigations to identify and rectify defects.
Essential:

Proven experience in a mechanical fitting, maintenance or overhaul environment.
Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
Strong understanding of mechanical systems and component repair.
A flexible and proactive approach to work.
Commitment to safe working practices.
Desirable:

Previous experience within the rail, automotive, plant or transferable heavy engineering industry.  
Experience working on large sub‑assembly overhaul activities.
About ford & Stanley group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

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