Mechanical Fitter

**Mechanical Fitter Derby £25.67 an hour umbrella Monday to Friday

• 7am to 3.30pm 18 month contract**

SituationWe are seeking skilled mechanical fitters to perform maintenance tasks for an organisation that specialises in rolling stock maintenance, refurbishment, overhauls and modifications, as well as an array of track maintenance services across the UK rail network.

Your New OpportunityYou’ll work hands-on with a wide range of rail vehicles, including locomotives and on track maintenance vehicles, carrying out essential servicing, maintenance, fault finding and repair tasks.

The Candidate

• As a Mechanical Fitter you will be confident working with mechanical components such as engines, brakes, underframes, suspension systems, and wheelsets
• Comfortable using a variety of hand tools, including torque wrenches, and physically capable of operating them safely and effectively
• Must be able to read and interpret technical drawings, technical specifications and work instructions
• Will have experience of Investigating the nature of failures

Essential

• You will come from a Heavy Mechanical fitting background
• You will have experience conducting fault finding, and carry out repairs and maintenance activities
• Comfortable interpreting complex engineering drawings and schematic diagrams
• You must have a minimum level 3 qualification

Desirable

• You will ideally have experience of carrying our heavy maintenance on under frames and bogies on rolling stock

Looking for your next role within the rail sector - Apply today and play a key role in shaping the future of rail freight.

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