Job title: Mechanical FitterJob location: Crewe, CheshireHourly pay rate: 18.25 PAYE / 23.65 UmbrellaShifts: Mon-Fri 8am 4.30pm (with flexibility to work shifts)Hours per week: 37Duration: OngoingStart date: ASAPIndustries considered Rolling Stock, Automotive, Marine, Plant and Aviation, Military, HGV TechniciansCompany 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 partsTo 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 EngineeringYou 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.Contact Information:Email: (url removed)Phone: (phone number removed)PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION.Please note due to the volume of applications, we can only commit to contact those candidates we deem suitable for the position. However, we may retain your details and contact you in the future should suitable positions arise.Please note the above job specification could be subject to change as agreed with our client.
Location: Crewe AreaSalary: 50,000 - 55,000 + Callout PaymentsHours: Double Day Shifts Monday to Friday (6am - 9pm coverage)Our client, a UK leading manufacturer, require a Multi-Skilled Mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer.This is a permanent position working on double days (covering hours from 6am - 9pm) & paying 50,000 - 55,000 per annum + Callout payments.The company has invested heavily in its modern manufacturing facility, & due to increased workloads, are now looking to add to the engineering team.The position is based in the Crewe area and is commutable from Congleton, Middlewich, Stoke-on-Trent, Nantwich, Winsford & Holmes Chapel.To be considered for the role the following experience/skills is required; Apprentice trained in Mechanical Engineering, ideally HNC level. Strong manufacturing background in reactive & PPM work. Solid all-round mechanical engineering experience covering things like: Solid all-round mechanical engineering experience covering maintenance and installation of:-Bearing replacement (e.g. on rollers, cutters)-Belt and pulley systems-Alignment of shafts and rollers-Lubrication systems (automated or manual)-Replacement of pneumatic fittings or solenoid valves-Rewiring sensors or actuators-Cleaning ink delivery and web tension systems Electrical fault finding skills would also be beneficial with a role split of 70/30 Mech/Elec bias. Responsible for maintaining engineering stores & parts & work to continual improvement of the PM system. Flexible, proactive, able to manage own workloads and work closely with the Electrical Engineer on site.If you feel you are well suited to the Mechanical Engineers position, please apply with your full updated CV. If suitable for the role in terms of your location & experience, I will contact you within 24 hours to discuss your application further.Kinetic plc is a Recruitment Consultancy with over 40 years of experience of delivering staffing solutions to the engineering, manufacturing and technical industries. Kinetic plc treats all applications with a high degree of care, we review all submissions and will attempt to contact applicants who match the job profile. Those that do not meet the specification may not be contacted but their CV retained to be considered against future opportunities.>
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