Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter | Rail Industry | up to £39,677 + Overtime | Full Product Training Provided

Starting salary of £36,982 rising to £39,677 following competency sign-off, typically achieved within approximately 12 weeks.

Due to a major new rail contract worth over 10 years of work, our client is expanding and seeking a number of fitters to join their growing Doncaster operation.

They are looking for qualified individuals with experience from automotive workshops and vehicle service centres through to rail, aerospace, manufacturing and production environments.

The business has built a reputation for developing its people, supporting progression and maintaining a collaborative team culture. Attitude, reliability and a willingness to learn are valued just as highly as technical ability.

Why Apply?

• Secure work on a long-term rail contract

• Salary rising to £39,677 after competency sign-off

• Plenty of overtime available

• Rail industry training provided

• Early Friday finishes every week

• Supportive team environment

• Genuine career development opportunities

Fitter duties:

Overhauling and rebuilding rail wheelsets and associated components

Mechanical assembly to engineering drawings

Inspection, measurement and quality checks

Basic wiring and testing activities (full training provided)

Recording work completed and maintaining quality documentation

Working within a skilled engineering team to achieve production targets

The successful fitter will:

Apprentice trained in a mechanical discipline with a Level 3 qualification (City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent). Proof of qualifications will be required.

Rail experience is not essential. Full product training and competency development will be provided.

Applications are welcome from candidates with mechanical fitting, assembly, maintenance or overhaul experience from rail, automotive, HGV, military, aerospace, manufacturing, plant, agricultural machinery or similar engineering environments.

Good literacy (English), numeracy, and communications skills

Applications are encouraged at the earliest opportunity as interviews will be arranged on a rolling basis.

The benefits for fitters:

Starting salary: £32,728 plus 13% shift allowance (£36,982)

Salary after training: £35,113 plus 13% shift allowance (£39,677)

Overtime: Plenty of weekend overtime is available should you choose

Hours: 37.5hrs per week; weekly rotating shifts with early finishes on Fridays

Mornings: 6am-2.15pm Mon to Thurs, finishing at 11.30am on Fridays

Afters: 2pm -10.15pm Mon to Thurs, finishing at 5pm on Fridays

Holidays: 25 plus stats (usually 8)

Benefits: Overtime available, 5% contributory pension, death in service, free Flu jab, cycle to work scheme, ample parking, workwear and PPE provided

Environment: Supportive team, new contracts with future opportunities

NB the higher rate is paid when an employee has completed all internal competencies, there is no minimum time set for this, but usually takes around 12 weeks to complete.

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