Mechanical Fitter

Company: Shorterm Group
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Location: Crewe
Job Description:

Job title: Mechanical Fitter

If you would like to know a bit more about this opportunity, or are considering applying, then please read the following job information.Job location: Crewe, CheshireHourly pay rate: £18.82 PAYE / £24.40 UmbrellaShifts: Mon-Fri 8am 4.30pm (with flexibility to work shifts)Hours per week: 37Duration: OngoingStart date: ASAP

Industries considered Rolling Stock, Automotive, Marine, Plant and Aviation, Military, HGV Technicians

Company Summary:A global leader in Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service and maintenance.

Position Summary:Based within the Rolling Stock industry (Trains) we are currently recruiting for Mechanical Engineers to operate out of a Rolling stock depot based in Crewe, to carry out the Mechanical Overhaul of Rail Bogies.

Candidates will be required to carry out the following duties:* Bogie overhaul, damage repair and engineering* Wheel set overhaul, repair and analysis* Bogie chassis, damage repair and clean* Bogie and gearbox engineering / repair* Wheel exchange on wheel sets* Bearing, axle and wheel mounting* Components and sub-assemblies overhaul repair and analysis* Re-engineering and production of spare parts

To undertake all types of Mechanical, repair and replace on Rolling Stock to ensure that we provide our customer with a reliable, safe and defect free train.

Person Profile/Experience:You will be a highly self-motivated individual, able to work under your own initiative.You will possess excellent communication & interpersonal skills.You will need extensive all-round knowledge of Mechanical EngineeringYou will ideally have knowledge of modern rolling stock systems,You will ideally have experience of Train depot operations.

Qualifications:Candidates would preferably be time served and apprentice trained with the relevant mechanical papers. A minimum of a NVQ level 2 in a Mechanical discipline is a requirement.

Will consider people with a strong background in Vehicle Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive or Heavy Engineering environment or similar industry as training can be provided for the right candidates.

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PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION. xwwtmva

Please note due to the volume of applications, we can only commit to contact those candidates we deem suitable for the position. However, we may retain ……

Posted: September 22nd, 2026