Mechanical Fitter Merseyside

Job Title:

Mechanical Assembly Fitter

Location:

Birkenhead, Wirral
Duration: 3-6 months plus

Shifts:

Day shift (Mon to Thurs 7.30am- 4pm, Friday 7.30am
-12.30pm)
Pay Rate:

Umbrella Basic
-Training rate £20.19, increasing to £23.47 after training complete

PAYE Basic - Training rate £15.55, increasing to £18.03 after training complete

Must have knowledge of overhauling.
Small valve knowledge advantageous
Experience in valve repair, overhauling and assembling train components/brakes would be advantageous.

Key Aim:
To safely clean, dismantle, repair, and reassemble rail equipment, ensuring all parts are handled with care and work is completed to quality standards.

• Work independently or as part of a team to meet production deadlines.
• Carry out assembly, overhaul, repair, and testing of a range of equipment including callipers, actuators, discs, couplers, and brake control equipment.
• Build and operate test installations, interpret results, and adjust equipment to meet required outputs.
• Investigate faults, identify causes, and resolve issues where possible. Report any problems to the relevant personnel.
• Use monitoring, measuring, and diagnostic tools correctly.
• Follow technical documents and work instructions to ensure all quality standards are met.
• Support smooth handovers by sharing relevant information with the next shift.
• Carry out minor maintenance and preventative maintenance as required, including tasks outside the assembly area.
• Take part in continuous improvement activities, including 5S, to improve efficiency and workplace layout.
• Raise Non‑Conformance Records when necessary.
• Report production issues and suggest improvements to supervisors.
• Ensure tools, gauges, and equipment are properly stored and maintained.
• Work flexibly across different assembly areas and shift patterns, and assist in non‑assembly areas when needed.
• Undertake training to support flexibility and train other team members as required.
• Always follow Health, Safety, Environmental, and Company policies.
• Carry out any other reasonable tasks as requested by management.

• General engineering knowledge (Essential).
• Experience with manufacturing / overhaul processes (Essential).
• Able to read and understand engineering drawings (Essential).
• Time-served mechanical fitter (Desirable).
• Electrical bias/knowledge (Desirable).

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