Fitter (Depot Based) Crewe

2 weeks ago


Crewe, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Nuclear Transport Solutions Full time £40,000 - £60,000 per year

Salary

Location

Crewe - Gresty Bridge

This is a permanent, full time vacancy that will close in 14 days at 23:59 BST.

The vacancy

Fitter

Location: Crewe

Security Level: BPSS

Purpose of the Role

To be a driving force in maintaining the safety, reliability, and performance of our rail assets. You'll lead the charge in preventive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and technical support—ensuring our fleet runs smoothly and safely across the network. Your work will directly contribute to the success of our operations and the satisfaction of our customers.

What You'll Be Doing

Maintenance & Engineering Excellence

  • Deliver high-quality, compliant maintenance of rail assets in line with industry standards.
  • Complete detailed maintenance records and documentation with precision.
  • Execute modifications and repairs using approved instructions and procedures.
  • Provide on-call support and attend out-of-course incidents to offer expert technical advice and repairs.

Safety & Compliance

  • Champion safety by adhering to all notices, bulletins, rules, and regulations.
  • Maintain exceptional housekeeping standards and safe systems of work.
  • Undertake Designated Person duties when requested.

Systems & Procedures

  • Operate within the framework of Engineering Procedures including Maximo, MOW, COSHH, and Depot Protection.
  • Embrace and embody our cultural principles:
  • Freedom – Empowered to perform.
  • Helpfulness – Collaborate and support.
  • Drive – Be curious, confident, and innovative.

General & Regulatory Responsibilities

  • Comply with the Official Secrets Act 1911 & 1989.
  • Follow all company standards, including HSEQ and training requirements.
  • Promote and live the company's values and behaviours.
  • Be flexible—ready to take on reasonable duties aligned with your skills and grade.

Role Dimensions

  • Budget Responsibility: Engineering Production Budget (request only)
  • Team Size: National Engineering Production Team of up to 75
  • Employee Base: ~700

Key Relationships

  • Rail Division Senior Team
  • NTS Colleagues
  • NDA & NDA Group
  • Commercial Customers & Suppliers
  • UK Government Organisations
  • Regulators and External Stakeholders

What You'll Bring

Qualifications

  • NVQ in a relevant engineering discipline
  • Time-served in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Experience

  • Hands-on experience with traction and/or rolling stock
  • Familiarity with DRS assets and operations

Knowledge & Skills

  • Strong understanding of DRS locomotives and rolling stock
  • IT proficiency (Outlook, Word, Excel, Maximo, GENIUS, TOPS)
  • Effective communicator with a flexible work ethic
  • Organised, time-efficient, and a great listener
  • Problem-solving mindset

Certifications & Training

  • Driving licence
  • PTS (or willingness to obtain)
  • DP Certificate (or willingness to obtain)
  • Core training: Manual Handling, Fire Safety, Driver Assessment
  • Technical training: Axle Bearing Maintenance, Fleet Competence

Additional Info

  • Willing and able to travel
  • Work location flexible based on business needs

The company

We are the leading global provider of safe, secure and reliable nuclear transport solutions that make the world safer and more sustainable.

As part of the UK's Nuclear Decommissioning Authority, we support the largest environmental restoration programme in Europe, and we use our specialist transport and logistics expertise to help customers and partners around the world solve their own complex challenges.

Benefits

Attractive

salary

Fantastic

pension scheme

Training and

development

Generous

leave entitlements

Flexible

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Healthcare

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