Electrical Fitter

A leading client in the Rail Rolling Stock Industry is recruiting for Electrically biased Fitters to work on a new project based at their depot in Widnes, Cheshire. This project is starting asap, initially until August 2026 with opportunities for extension. Working Monday to Friday, hours are 07:00-16:30, working 45 hours per week.

Pay rates start from £26.78 (Umbrella) per hour for the first 12 weeks, increasing to £27.50 (Umbrella) per hour thereafter following qualification under AWR. Successful candidates will also be eligible for a retention bonus payable on completion of the project.

• Must be able to read wiring installation drawings
• Experience in carrying out major electrical duties on rolling stock (ideal but would consider experience from other industries including automotive and aircraft)
• Will also have mechanical experience
• Must be able to work on own initiative and as part of a multi-disciplined team

• Time served apprenticeship or equivalent with associated technical qualifications (ONC/HNC/City & Guilds) or recognised equivalent
• Electrical bias is essential for this position
• Key experience of interior vehicle refurb of trains, planes and cars/coaches
• Experience of removing seats/refit of panels etc
• Experience of taking things apart and putting them back together
• Level 3 minimum Electrical Qualification
• Written & communication skills
• Team worker and self‑motivated
• Problem resolution
• Work under own initiative