Mechanical Fitter

2 weeks ago

Crewe, United Kingdom Shorterm Group Full time

Job title: Mechanical or Mech/Elec Locomotive Fitter
Job location: Crewe

**Salary**: £19.38 p/h PAYE, earnings up to £41,763.00 plus overtime
Shifts: 3 shift system
Hours per week: 42 hours per week plus overtime
Duration: Ongoing contract or permanent
Start date: Immediate
Industries considered: Rail Mechanics, REME, Agricultural, ex Forces Engineering, HGV, Mobile Plant
Disciplines considered: Mechanical Fitter, Mech/Elec Fitter
Client Summary:
A Market Leader in Logistics/Rail Freight, Maintenance and Repair
Position Summary
We are expanding our existing team of Locomotive Engineers at our Depot in the Midlands and are looking to engage a number of Locomotive Fitters
Person Profile/Experience:
A skilled mechanic and ideally time served, you will have previous experience of undertaking maintenance, service and repair work on Diesel Locomotives with a preference to experience of Class 66 although other Diesel Loco experience will be readily considered.You'll have the ability to make sound engineering decisions and will have good communication skills, written and oral.
Adhere to health and safety and local safety policy requirements, and other safety and technical standards. Comply with all instructions, rules and regulations in force
Maintain, service, fault find and repair Locomotives in accordance with the approved maintenance plans as required by the local manager
Ensure all relevant paperwork for examinations and repairs is correctly completed on time and to required company standards
Indicate and evidence your capabilities in undertaking works to diagnose, fault find. Repair and maintain Mechanical driven mobile units be they HGV, PSV, Agricultural, Military, Trains, Planes or Automobiles
You will be physically fit and healthy, you will be required to undertake a NWR related medical and drugs & alcohol test which must be passed before any offer can be made, have a good sense of humour and be prepared to work outdoors where required. You willideally have a full (clean) driving license and be flexible enough to travel to other local sites in the region from time to time
Due to the nature of the work/role, an appreciation of H&S at work is essential, plus in line with Rail Industry Protocols there is a zero policy re being under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol
Qualifications:
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a Technical skill set
Experience essential
Contact Information:
Phone: (Direct Line)
PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION.

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