Mechanical Fitter

Recruiter
Confidential
Location
Stoke-on-Trent
Salary
benefits and overtime
Posted
08 Jun 2021
Closes
06 Jul 2021
Contract Type
Contract
Hours
Full Time
Job title: Fitter / Fettler
Job location:Stoke on Trent
Hourly pay rate:GBP12.18 per hour PAYE
Shifts:Days, Monday to Thursday with overtime Friday/Saturday if required
Hours per week:36 hours per week plus overtime
Leave:Pro-rata 33 days pa
Duration:Fixed Term Contract, 6 months minimum
Start date:ASAP
Industries considered:Mobile/Plant Maintenance, Rail and Automotive Mechanics
Disciplines considered:Mechanical Fitting, Fettling, Grinding, Cutting and Fabricating

Client Summary:

A Market Leader in the maintenance, service and repair of Rail Freight Rolling Stock

Position Summary

We are looking for a number of Pro-Active Team Players to join a busy manufacturing team responsible for the general strip and rebuild of Rail Freight Wagons
Working within a busy heavy maintenance/manufacturing site, the role will involve such procedures as the full strip down of rail freight wagons, de-corrosion procedures, burning and grinding before fabricating and letting in new metal. We are therefore looking for someone who has a min of 12-18 months experience of hands on tools with work experience in fabrication and Fettling
Successful applicants will be provided with mentored training to ensure safety and compliance

Person Profile/Experience:

An experienced Fettler/Fabricator, this would suit someone looking for an opportunity to break in to the Rail Engineering Industry, ex Forces Engineers, Plant Maintenance, Aerospace or Automotive Engineering/Fast Fit Maintenance skills will be suitable for this role

You will be physically fit and healthy, have a good sense of humour and be prepared to work outdoors where required.

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 & Alcohol whilst at work. Regular random checks are carried out to ensure compliance

Qualifications:

NVQ Level 1 or 2 in a mechanical fitting skill set desirable
Experience supersedes all

Contact Information:
Email:(url removed)
Phone: (Direct Line) (phone number removed)

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

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 your details and contact you in the future should suitable positions arise.
Please note the above job specification could be subject to change as agreed with our client