Mechanical Fitter

Ford & Stanley Talentwise
Didcot
2 months ago
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Mechanical Fitter

Location: Didcot – Salary up to £40,000 (Apply online only). Minimum 35 hours per week. Working Tuesday to Saturday. Permanent.


Situation

We are seeking a Mechanical Fitter to perform maintenance, servicing, and breakdown work across a diverse fleet of locomotives and freight vehicles. You'll be joining an organisation on a permanent basis that is dedicated to keeping the UK rail network running safely and efficiently.


Your New Opportunity

This role offers the chance to develop into a fully qualified Mechanical Fitter through extensive training and upskilling. You'll work hands‑on with a wide range of rail vehicles, including locomotives and freight wagons, carrying out essential maintenance, servicing, and repair tasks.


Candidate

As a Mechanical Fitter you will be confident working with mechanical components such as brakes, suspension systems, and wheelsets; comfortable using a variety of hand tools, including torque wrenches, and physically capable of operating them safely and effectively; someone with a mechanical mindset and willingness to learn (full training provided).


Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 in a mechanical, electrical, or engineering discipline (does not need to be rail-specific).
  • Availability to work on Saturdays.
  • Ability to pass drug and alcohol testing, along with full medical screening.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive training and development.
  • Generous pension scheme.
  • Sick pay after 6 months of employment.
  • 31 days annual leave plus 2 additional bank holidays.

Ready to take the next step in your career? Apply today and help shape the future of the rail freight industry.


Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on‑going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.


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