Mechanical Fitter (Grade 1)

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter (Grade 1)

Location: Stoke, Trent

Salary: We are offering a starting salary of GBP 28,842 per annum for day shifts, rising to GBP 34,407 per annum for night shifts, based on a 36‑hour contract per week.

Job Type: Full Time, Permanent.

At DB Cargo UK, we are currently recruiting for Mechanical Fitters to support both our Wagon and Wheel operations at Stoke, working across day and night shift patterns.

As a Mechanical Fitter within our Wagon Team, you will be responsible for the maintenance, overhaul and refurbishment of rolling stock in accordance with the relevant regime and specification.

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• Fault finding, rectification work, damage repairs, modification and other work arising.
  
• Ensure that stock levels are kept to the required standard and stock is stored correctly.
  
• Order / reorder stock as required.
  
• Carry out damage reports / overload inspections on behalf of the customer and provide all documentation including photographs when required.
  
• Submit quotes and final costs for third‑party work.
  
• Complete all relevant documentation relating to all work carried out on any rolling stock vehicle, including completing and sending the Axiom proforma work order form V2 to the Field Maintenance Assistant.
  
• Correctly file / store all rolling stock documentation.
  
• Communicate stoppages and keep up to date on the progress of rolling stock to the Field Maintenance Coordinator via telephone.
  

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• Experience with the use of air and hand tools.
  
• Experience in fabrication, grinding, brake testing is an advantage.
  
• Experience operating manual or CNC lathes, particularly XYZ lathes, would be a significant advantage.
  
• Qualifications within an engineering discipline would be advantageous.
  
• Rail industry experience would also be an advantage.
  
• Must have a proactive approach to working with good organisation skills.
  

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• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
  
• Hybrid working between our locations and your home, mutually agreeable between the business and employee.
  
• Bonus Scheme: non‑contractual, dependent on business and personal performance, up to 15%.
  
• Defined Contribution pension scheme with generous employer contribution, up to 10%.
  
• Free on‑site parking.
  
• EV charging at selected sites.
  
• Health Cash Plan available.
  
• Cycle to work scheme.
  
• Manager‑led recognition programme for employees who live our values.
  
• Access to DB Learning world.
  
• Annual pay reviews.
  
• Continuous professional development: specialist training programmes, apprenticeships, development plans, courses and qualifications supported by the company.
  
• Access to our employee benefits portal where you can take advantage of discounts for a variety of shops and services as well as accessing our wellbeing content.
  
• Employee Assistance Programme for health and wellbeing support.
  

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Candidates with experience of: Maintenance Fitter, Engineering Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Technician, Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Engineering Technician (Mechanical) may also be considered for this role.