Mechanical Fitter

Ford & Stanley Talentwise are currently working with a large Rolling Stock Maintenance and Overhaul business who are actively recruiting for multiple Vehicle Builders to join them on a permanent basis out of their facility in Milton Keynes.

The Situation

Currently going through a period of significant growth with an extremely full order book this business are looking to train and develop the next generation of rail/ rolling stock professionals who are keen to see long term success within a growing and profitable business.

They have significant investment being made into their current site, with plans for further transformation and development of the facilities and workshops.

They require a team of vehicle builders with a range of skill sets to complete various modifications and overhaul projects on the UK’s Rolling Stock fleets.

The Role

• Removal of all interior components, including seats, flooring/ carpets, piping etc.
• Refitting of all components – Seats, Grab Rails, Poles etc
• Work from written instruction (VMI)
• Work from Mechanical Engineering drawings working to specific measurements
• Replacing mechanical components to correspond to engineering drawings

The Candidate

The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, looking to develop their current skillset with a view to further their career in the UK rail industry. You will either already work in the Rail industry and be looking to join a business that can offer you further development, or you will be working in an industry with transferable skills and be looking to take the leap into a career in Rail.  Experience or abilities in the below:

• Experienced using torque tools.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings and instructions.
• Ability to use various power tools such as a monobolt gun and rivet gun.
• Experience performing safety critical tasks.
• Experience cutting and laying flooring/ floor coverings.
• Experience working on commercial vehicles (trains, buses, etc)
• Transferable skills – pipe fitting, mechanical fitting, carpet fitting etc.

Hours:

Shifts:

Mon to Thurs – 6am – 2pm / 2pm – 10pm

Fri – 6am – 11am / 11am – 4pm

OT Available (50-hour weeks)

Salary:

Competitive – banded depending on experience.

Benefits:

28 days holiday

Life Assurance

Glasses Voucher

Flu Voucher

Cycle to work scheme.

Company shut down over Christmas.

Pension 4.4% EE 6% ER

 

About Ford & Stanley Group

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