Fitter offsite Freight
Listed on 2026-07-26
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Engineering
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer -
Manufacturing / Production
Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Systems Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services. Whether it's freight rail, transit, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people are accelerating the future of transportation.
Role: Mechanical Fitter
Location: Peterborough (On-site)
Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time
How will you make a difference?
Are you passionate about trains and mechanical engineering? Do you thrive in a hands-on environment where every day brings new challenges? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
What will your typical day look like?
- Conduct regular inspections and maintenance tasks on freight train components.
- Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical issues to minimise downtime.
- Perform repairs and replacements of parts as needed.
- Collaborate with other team members to ensure trains meet safety and performance standards.
- Adhere to all safety protocols and regulations at all times.
What do we want to know about you?
- Level 3 Mechanical or Electrical qualification
- Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter or similar role.
- Strong knowledge of mechanical systems and components.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and manuals.
- Excellent problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
If you don't have all the above criteria don't worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values and always put people first and strive to expand what is possible.
Legal authorisation to work in the United Kingdom is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Who are we?
Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for freight and transit rail as well as the mining, marine, and industrial markets. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation, and Faiveley Transport, the company has grown to become One Wabtec, with unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems.
Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress and unlocks our customers' potential by delivering innovative and lasting transportation solutions that move and improve the world. We are lifelong learners obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results. Wabtec has approximately 27K employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit our website to learn more!
Our Commitment to Embrace Diversity:
Wabtec is a global company that invests not just in our products, but also our people by embracing diversity and inclusion. We care about our relationships with our employees and take pride in celebrating the variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds that bring us together. At Wabtec, we aspire to create a place where we all belong and where diversity is welcomed and appreciated.
To fulfill that commitment, we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity, and inclusion. We aim to employ the world's brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We have created a space where everyone is given the opportunity to contribute based on their individual experiences and perspectives and recognize that these differences and diverse perspectives make us better.
We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences, and styles… People like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.
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Additional InformationWhat could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it's not just about a job - it's about the impact you make. When our people come together, we're Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
If you're ready to revolutionize how the world…
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