Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter
Derby
£25.67 an hour umbrella
Monday to Friday – 7am to 3.30pm
18 month contract

Situation
We are seeking skilled mechanical fitters to perform maintenance tasks for an organisation that specialises in rolling stock maintenance, refurbishment, overhauls and modifications, as well as an array of track maintenance services across the UK rail network.

Your New Opportunity
You’ll work hands-on with a wide range of rail vehicles, including locomotives and on track maintenance vehicles, carrying out essential servicing, maintenance, fault finding and repair tasks.

The Candidate

As a Mechanical Fitter you will be confident working with mechanical components such as engines, brakes, underframes, suspension systems, and wheelsets
Comfortable using a variety of hand tools, including torque wrenches, and physically capable of operating them safely and effectively
Must be able to read and interpret technical drawings, technical specifications and work instructions 
Will have experience of Investigating the nature of failures 
You will have previous experience of working on rolling stock.
Essential

You will come from a Heavy Mechanical fitting background
You will have experience conducting fault finding, and carry out repairs and maintenance activities
Comfortable interpreting complex engineering drawings and schematic diagrams
You must have a minimum level 3 qualification and have a minimum of 6 month traction and rolling stock experience. 
Desirable

You will ideally have experience of carrying our heavy maintenance on under frames and bogies on rolling stock
Looking for your next role within the rail sector - Apply today and play a key role in shaping the future of rail freight.

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