Job Title: Mechanical Assembly FitterLocation: Birkenhead, WirralDuration: 3-6 months plusShifts: Day shift (Mon to Thurs 7.30am- 4pm, Friday 7.30am -12.30pm)Pay Rate:
Umbrella Basic -Training rate £20.19, increasing to £23.47 after training complete
PAYE Basic – Training rate £15.55, increasing to £18.03 after training complete
Must have knowledge of overhauling.Small valve knowledge advantageousExperience in valve repair, overhauling and assembling train components/brakes would be advantageous.
Key Aim:To safely clean, dismantle, repair, and reassemble rail equipment, ensuring all parts are handled with care and work is completed to quality standards.
Key Duties & Responsibilities
- Work independently or as part of a team to meet production deadlines.
- Carry out assembly, overhaul, repair, and testing of a range of equipment including callipers, actuators, discs, couplers, and brake control equipment.
- Build and operate test installations, interpret results, and adjust equipment to meet required outputs.
- Investigate faults, identify causes, and resolve issues where possible. Report any problems to the relevant personnel.
- Use monitoring, measuring, and diagnostic tools correctly.
- Follow technical documents and work instructions to ensure all quality standards are met.
- Support smooth handovers by sharing relevant information with the next shift.
- Carry out minor maintenance and preventative maintenance as required, including tasks outside the assembly area.
- Take part in continuous improvement activities, including 5S, to improve efficiency and workplace layout.
- Raise Non‑Conformance Records when necessary.
- Report production issues and suggest improvements to supervisors.
- Ensure tools, gauges, and equipment are properly stored and maintained.
- Work flexibly across different assembly areas and shift patterns, and assist in non‑assembly areas when needed.
- Undertake training to support flexibility and train other team members as required.
- Always follow Health, Safety, Environmental, and Company policies.
- Carry out any other reasonable tasks as requested by management.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
- General engineering knowledge (Essential).
- Experience with manufacturing / overhaul processes (Essential).
- Able to read and understand engineering drawings (Essential).
- Time-served mechanical fitter (Desirable).
- Electrical bias/knowledge (Desirable).
SUBJECT TO D&A TEST
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