Trainee Mechanical Fitter (Full Training Provided)

Company: Shorterm Group
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Location: Cheshire
Job Description:

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter (Full Training Provided)Location: Crewe, CheshireHours: Monday to Friday 8:00am – 4:30pm (37 hours per week) – flexibility required to work shiftsPay 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: OngoingStart Date: March / April 2026Training 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:(url removed)

Posted: March 18th, 2026