Mechanical Fitter (Full Training Provided)
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- England,North West,Cheshire
- Full Time, Contract
- £16.57 - £24.40 per hour
Job Description:
Job Title: Mechanical Fitter (Full Training Provided)
Location: Crewe, Cheshire
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (37 hours per week) - flexibility required to work shifts
Pay Rate:
£16.57 per hour PAYE / £21.44 per hour Umbrella (Training rate - approx. first 6 weeks)
£18.82 per hour PAYE / £24.40 per hour Umbrella (Post training)
Duration: Ongoing
Start Date: March / April 2026
Training Day: Very likely to be 27th March 2026
We are recruiting over Mechanical Fitters for long-term contracts at the Crewe depot.
This is a genuine opportunity to move into the Rail industry - full training will be provided.
You do not need rail experience. You do not need formal qualifications.
If you have at least 18 months’ hands-on mechanical experience using tools in a practical environment, we can train you.
The role involves the mechanical overhaul of rail bogies, including:
Bogie overhaul, damage repair and engineering
Wheelset overhaul and repair
Gearbox and component repairs
Wheel exchanges
Overhaul of sub-assemblies
Heavy mechanical fitting to safety-critical standards
Backgrounds considered include:
Automotive, Plant, HGV, Garage mechanics, Marine, Military, Aviation, Assembly, General Engineering or any practical mechanical environment.
What’s on offer:
Full paid training provided
No formal qualifications required
Long-term ongoing work
Entry into the Rolling Stock industry
Opportunity to work for a global market leader
Career progression within rail
Requirements:
Minimum 18 months’ hands-on mechanical experience
Confident using hand tools
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Good communication skills
All applicants must be able to pass a Drugs & Alcohol test prior to being offered a position (standard procedure on rail depots).
If you’re interested, please get in touch:
Location: Crewe, Cheshire
Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (37 hours per week) - flexibility required to work shifts
Pay Rate:
£16.57 per hour PAYE / £21.44 per hour Umbrella (Training rate - approx. first 6 weeks)
£18.82 per hour PAYE / £24.40 per hour Umbrella (Post training)
Duration: Ongoing
Start Date: March / April 2026
Training Day: Very likely to be 27th March 2026
We are recruiting over Mechanical Fitters for long-term contracts at the Crewe depot.
This is a genuine opportunity to move into the Rail industry - full training will be provided.
You do not need rail experience. You do not need formal qualifications.
If you have at least 18 months’ hands-on mechanical experience using tools in a practical environment, we can train you.
The role involves the mechanical overhaul of rail bogies, including:
Bogie overhaul, damage repair and engineering
Wheelset overhaul and repair
Gearbox and component repairs
Wheel exchanges
Overhaul of sub-assemblies
Heavy mechanical fitting to safety-critical standards
Backgrounds considered include:
Automotive, Plant, HGV, Garage mechanics, Marine, Military, Aviation, Assembly, General Engineering or any practical mechanical environment.
What’s on offer:
Full paid training provided
No formal qualifications required
Long-term ongoing work
Entry into the Rolling Stock industry
Opportunity to work for a global market leader
Career progression within rail
Requirements:
Minimum 18 months’ hands-on mechanical experience
Confident using hand tools
Positive attitude and willingness to learn
Good communication skills
All applicants must be able to pass a Drugs & Alcohol test prior to being offered a position (standard procedure on rail depots).
If you’re interested, please get in touch:
Job number 3461757
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