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Rail Depot Mechanical Fitter

Job Posted: 8 days ago

Salary: £ 49,000 - 49,500 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Rugby

Expire in: 19 days

Job Description

Mechanical Depot Fitter 
Salary: £49,000 per annum         Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Shift Pattern: Includes nights and weekends
 
Opportunity: 
We are recruiting for an experienced Mechanical Depot Fitter to join a leading organisation within the UK rail industry. 

This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled Mechanical Fitter, Rail Maintenance Technician, or Heavy Plant Engineer to work on a fleet of specialist rail plant used to maintain and improve the UK rail network.
 
You will carry out preventative maintenance, servicing, fault diagnosis and repairs to ensure rail plant equipment remains safe, reliable and fully operational.
 
Key Responsibilities  
Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive repairs on rail plant fleet. 
Diagnose and rectify mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electrical faults. 
Interpret technical drawings, manuals and maintenance schedules. 
Complete maintenance reports and documentation accurately. 
Support condition-based monitoring activities, including oil and component sampling. 
Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with railway safety standards and company procedures. 
Maintain a clean, safe and organised depot environment. 
Work away from the depot when required to support field maintenance activities. 
Participate in training and competency assessments.  Skills and Experience Required  
Proven experience as a Depot Fitter, Mechanical Fitter, Rail Engineer, Plant Fitter or Maintenance Technician. 
Experience working on heavy plant, rail vehicles, rolling stock or similar machinery. 
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills. 
Knowledge of hydraulic, pneumatic and diesel systems. 
Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation. 
Full UK driving licence. 
Flexible to work shifts, including nights and weekends. 
Physically fit and able to pass a safety-critical medical.  Desirable Experience  
Previous experience working on On Track Machines (OTMs) or rail maintenance equipment. 
Recognised engineering apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or similar. 
Rail industry competencies and safety certifications.  Benefits  
Competitive salary of £49,000 
34 days annual leave 
Life assurance 
Healthcare cash plan 
Employee Assistance Programme 
Pension scheme 
Eye care vouchers 
Long service awards 
Season ticket loan 
Ongoing training and career development  Apply Today: 
If you are an experienced Depot Fitter, Mechanical Engineer, Plant Fitter or Rail Maintenance Technician looking for your next challenge in the rail sector, we would love to hear from you.
 
Apply now for a confidential discussion.  #ENG1

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