Freightliner is the UK’s largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.
In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.
Mechanical & Electrical Fitter
Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd
Location: Crewe VMF
Salary: £47,147 p/a
Who are we looking for?
A vacancy has arisen for a multi‑skilled fitter to undertake the servicing, maintenance and repair of locomotives at our Crewe Vehicle Maintenance Facility (CVMF).
Prerequisites on Your First Day
- Commitment to safe working practices
- Experience via an apprenticeship or time served
- Experience in electrical and/or mechanical maintenance activities
- Knowledge of rolling stock would be advantageous
Key Responsibilities
- Adhere to health & safety and local safety policy requirements, and other safety and technical standards.
- Ensure Freightliner company engineering standards and procedures are applied and followed.
- Maintain, service, fault find and repair locomotives in accordance with approved maintenance plans.
- Ensure all relevant paperwork for examinations and repairs is correctly completed to company standards.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping to ensure a clean and safe environment.
Our Perks And Benefits
Our people are our most important asset. We strive to empower our employees, ensuring they are trained and competent, fit for work, always informed, and completely engaged in our culture that places safety and wellbeing firmly at the heart of everything we do.
Skills
We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles. In return we can offer considerable career progression, and a rewarding career in an award‑winning team alongside:
- Competitive pay
- Fantastic final‑salary pension scheme after an initial qualifying period
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Access to the company’s life assurance scheme
- A range of benefits to help you get the most of your work and home life, including reimbursement on health treatments and savings on new cars.
Crewe VMF operates a 24/7 shift roster, so a flexible approach to working hours is essential. The shift pattern is 2 days (6am‑6pm) / 2 nights (6pm‑6am) / 4 rest days.
This post is subject to standard pre‑employment checks including employment references, medical & D&A screening and successful DBS background checks.
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