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Trainee Mechanical Fitter

Where

Crewe

Type

Contract

Salary

18.25 Hourly

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter (Training and Upskilling Provided)Job Location: Crewe, CheshireShifts: Mon-Fri 8am 4.30pm (With Flexibility to work shifts)Hourly Rate: 16.06 PAYE / 20.79 Umbrella (Training rate for first approx. 6 weeks) 18.25 PAYE / 23.65 Umbrella (Post training)Hours Per Week: 37Duration: Ongoing Start Date: November/December 2025 Industries/Backgrounds Considered: Rolling Stock, Automotive, Marine, Plant, Aviation, Military, HGV Technicians, Assembly, Engineering, Car Garage, Fitter, RailTRANSITION YOUR CAREER INTO THE RAIL INDUSTRYShorterm Group are recruiting for over 75 Mechanical Fitters forlong term contracts for their major client Alstom to carry out the Mechanical.Overhaul of Rail Bogies at their Crewe Depot.Whether you are currently looking for work or are in employment and fancy achange of career we would love to talk to you!You do not need to have a Rail Industry background as other Practical TradeBackgrounds will be considered and Paid Training will be provided.Company Summary:Position Summary:Completing 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 and gearbox engineering / repair Wheel exchange on wheel sets Components and sub-assemblies overhaul repair and analysis Heavy mechanical fitting to safety critical standardsWhat's in it for you! Immediate Starts Entry into Engineering Paid Training Work for a Global Leader within that market Rolling Stock Industry workYou must have! Mechanical Knowledge Minimum 18 months Hand Tool Experience Possess Excellent Communication skills A Positive Attitude to Learn and DevelopContact Information:Email: (url removed)Phone: (phone number removed)PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS AN DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION (this is standard procedure on Rail depots)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.

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23.65 Hourly

Crewe (CW1)

Contract

Job title: Electrical/HVAC 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 Technicians, HVAC Technicians, Vehicle Technicians, Electricians, Electrical EngineersCompany 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 Electrical Engineers to operate out of a Rolling stock depot based in Crewe, to carry out the Electrical Overhaul of Rail . Candidates will be required to carry out the following duties: HVAC overhaul, damage repair and engineering Read schematics and technical drawings Understanding of electrical components Carry out electrical builds Crimping Brazing experience (Desirable not essential) F-Gas certification (Desirable not essential) Re-engineering and production of spare partsTo undertake all types of Electrical/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 Electrical and Mechanical EngineeringYou will ideally have knowledge of modern rolling stock systems,You will ideally have experience of HVAC 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 or equivalent in an Electrical/Mechanical discipline is a requirement.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.>

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment

52000 Annual

Crewe (CW1)

Permanent

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