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Shorterm Group
Posted 3 days ago, valid for 24 days
Crewe, Cheshire CW1 2PT, England
£24,000 - £28,800 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The job title is Mechanical Fitter, located in Crewe, Cheshire, with shifts from Monday to Friday, 8 am to 4:30 pm, and flexibility for shift work.
- The hourly rate is £16.06 PAYE / £20.79 Umbrella during training for the first approximately six weeks, increasing to £18.25 PAYE / £23.65 Umbrella post-training.
- Candidates must have a minimum of 18 months of hand tool experience and mechanical knowledge, but a background in the rail industry is not required as training will be provided.
- The position involves completing the mechanical overhaul of rail bogies, including tasks such as damage repair, wheel set overhaul, and heavy mechanical fitting to safety-critical standards.
- This role offers immediate starts, entry into engineering, and the opportunity to work for a global leader in the rolling stock industry.
Job Location: Crewe, Cheshire
Shifts: Mon-Fri 8am 4.30pm (With Flexibility to work shifts)
Hourly Rate:16.06 PAYE / 20.79 Umbrella (Training rate for first approx. 6 weeks)
18.25 PAYE / 23.65 Umbrella (Post training)
Hours Per Week:37
Duration: Ongoing
Start Date: November/December 2025
Industries/Backgrounds Considered: Rolling Stock, Automotive, Marine, Plant, Aviation, Military, HGV Technicians, Assembly, Engineering, Car Garage, Fitter, Rail
TRANSITION YOUR CAREER INTO THE RAIL INDUSTRY
Shorterm Group are recruiting for over 75 Mechanical Fitters for
long term contracts for their major client Alstom to carry out the Mechanical.
Overhaul of Rail Bogies at their Crewe Depot.
Whether you are currently looking for work or are in employment and fancy a
change of career we would love to talk to you!
You do not need to have a Rail Industry background as other Practical Trade
Backgrounds will be considered and Paid Training will be provided.
Company Summary:
Position Summary:
Completing Mechanical Overhaul of Rail Bogies. Candidates will be required to carry out the following duties:
* Bogie overhaul, damage repair and engineering
* Wheel set overhaul, repair and analysis
* Bogie and gearbox engineering / repair
* Wheel exchange on wheel sets
* Components and sub-assemblies overhaul repair and analysis
* Heavy mechanical fitting to safety critical standards
What's in it for you!
* Immediate Starts
* Entry into Engineering
* Paid Training
* Work for a Global Leader within that market
* Rolling Stock Industry work
You must have!
* Mechanical Knowledge
* Minimum 18 months Hand Tool Experience
* Possess Excellent Communication skills
* A Positive Attitude to Learn and Develop
Contact Information:
Email: (url removed)
Phone: (phone number removed)
PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS AN DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION (this is standard procedure on Rail depots)
Please note due to the volume of applications, we can only commit to contact those candidates we deem suitable for the position. However, we may retain your details and contact you in the future should suitable positions arise.
