Heavy Mechanical Fitter
Job in
Burton-on-trent, Burton upon Trent, Staffordshire, DE14, England, UK
Listed on 2025-12-22
Listing for:
Shorterm Group
Contract
position Listed on 2025-12-22
Job specializations:
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Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
DO YOU HAVE HEAVY MECHANICAL FITTING EXPERIENCE - LOOKING FOR A ROLE WITH PROGRESSION - DON'T MIND GETTING YOU HANDS DIRTY AT WORK? Is yes then please read on!
Job title:
Heavy Mechanical Technician
Job location:
Burton-On-Trent
Hourly pay rate:
18.93 Paye / 24.27 Umbrella
Hours per week:
Average 45 hours per week
Shifts:
Monday to Thursday - DAYS only
Industries considered:
Rolling Stock, HGV, Plant, Agricultural Engineering, Aviation, Defence RAF, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, and Process Engineering
Disciplines considered:
Diesel Engine Fitter, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanic, HGV Technician, Aircraft Engineer, Marine Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, and Breakdown Engineer
Position Summary:
This position will be completing heavy mechanical modifications of Rolling Stock Vehicles 221 and 170 units. You will be expected to complete tasks from written work instruction, including Mechanical strips and refits on components. You will also specifically work on modifications of Heavy Diesel engines. This is a Safety Critical position and is a requirement against the Service Agreement (SA). The position is based on a busy maintenance depot and all applicants would be expected to complete the following:
Complete Diesel engine repairs
Work from written instruction (VMI)
Work from Mechanical Engineering drawings, working to specific measurements
Replacing mechanical components to correspond to engineering drawings
Work flexibly with a maintenance team
Bogie exchange
Caliper change
Axle changes
Traction motors
Person Profile/
Experience:
No previous rail experience required as we will consider applicants that have worked on any of the following, but you must have Mechanical Maintenance or Diesel Engine experience.
Qualifications:
No formal qualifications needed.
PLEASE NOTE
ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION.
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.
The above job specification could be subject to change as agreed with our client.
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