Fitter

5 months ago

BurtonOnTrent, United Kingdom Wabtec Full time

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at:

It’s not just about your careeror your job title it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Position Summary: The role of the fitter is to carry out mandatory services and associated repairs.

Key Accountabilities/ responsibilities:
1. To have a good understanding of vehicle mechanical interfaces and repairs of vehicle components.

2. To be able to install / repair hydraulic systems.

3. To be able to fault find and carry out diagnostic investigation work.

4. Previous engine knowledge would be advantageous.

5. To overhaul of raft components.

6. To be able to understand schematic drawings.

7. To undertake training as and when required.

8. To work within a realistic timeframe.

9. To mentor trainees / apprentices when applicable.

10. To ensure that waste is disposed of in the correct manner.

11. To adhere to written or verbal instructions.

Background & Experience:

- The ability to work within a changing environment with deadlines and short lead times.
- To adhere always to the company’s Health, Safety & Environmental instructions and requirements.
- Take on any other reasonable responsibilities or tasks that are within the employee's skills and abilities

Qualifications/Education required:

- Recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent NVQ Level 3. Previous experience in rail or automotive industry

Internal & External contacts and interfaces of the role:

- All internal functions/departments and businesses at LH and sister companies

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles people like you Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.

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