Raft / Mechanical Fitters in Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire

Raft Fitter (Mechanical Fitter) – Near Burton upon Trent

Shift: Afternoon Shift | Start: Immediate | Contract: Minimum 6-Month | Possibility: Temp to Perm

Pay:

• £17.00 per hour for the first 12 weeks
• £18.79 per hour from week 13 onwards
• Plus 20% shift allowance

The role will involve stripping rafts and building transmissions within the rail industry, working as part of a team to break down and rebuild mechanical systems on locomotive rafts.

Responsibilities

• Engine strip down and rebuild of components
• Fitting refurbished engines back onto rafts
• Working on radiators, pumps, tanks, pipework, electrical looms and associated components
• Repairing and installing hydraulic systems
• Overhaul of raft components
• Reading and understanding schematic drawings
• Supporting trainees and apprentices where required

Preferred Background

• Strong mechanical fitting experience
• Experienced as Plant Fitters / Builders
• Hydraulic experience would be a strong advantage
• HGV, large engines, rolling stock, heavy plant or similar backgrounds
• Good understanding of engines, hydraulics and pneumatics
• Positive attitude and flexible approach to overtime

Relevant engineering qualifications are beneficial but not essential for experienced candidates.

Contact details: Email (url removed) for further details.

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