Mechanical Engineer / Fitter

Posted 3 April by Shorterm Group
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Crewe , Cheshire
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Posted by Shorterm Group
Job title: Mechanical Fitter
Job location: Crewe, Cheshire
Hourly pay rate: £17.55 PAYE / £22.22 Umbrella
Shifts: Mon-Fri 8am 4.30pm (with flexibility to work shifts)
Hours per week: 37
Duration: Ongoing
Start date: ASAP

Industries considered: Rolling Stock, Automotive, Marine, Plant and Aviation, Military, HGV Technicians

Company Summary:
A global leader in Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service and maintenance.

Position Summary:
Based within the Rolling Stock industry (Trains) we are currently recruiting for Mechanical Engineers to operate out of a Rolling stock depot based in Crewe, to carry out the Mechanical Overhaul of Rail Bogies.

Candidates will be required to carry out the following duties:
* Bogie overhaul, damage repair and engineering
* Wheel set overhaul, repair and analysis
* Bogie chassis, damage repair and clean
* Bogie and gearbox engineering / repair
* Wheel exchange on wheel sets
* Bearing, axle and wheel mounting
* Components and sub-assemblies overhaul repair and analysis
* Re-engineering and production of spare parts

To undertake all types of Mechanical, repair and replace on Rolling Stock to ensure that we provide our customer with a reliable, safe and defect free train.

Person Profile/Experience:
You will be a highly self-motivated individual, able to work under your own initiative.
You will possess excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
You will need extensive all-round knowledge of Mechanical Engineering
You will ideally have knowledge of modern rolling stock systems,
You will ideally have experience of Train depot operations.

Qualifications:
Candidates would preferably be time served and apprentice trained with the relevant mechanical papers. A minimum of a NVQ level 2 in a Mechanical discipline is a requirement.

Will consider people with 18 months or more in a Vehicle Manufacturing environment or similar industry as training can be provided for the right candidates

Required skills

  • Engineering
  • Maintenance
  • Rolling Stock

Reference: 52416376

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