Job Title: Mechanical Fitter (Training and Upskilling Provided)Job Location: Crewe, CheshireShifts: 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: 37Duration: Ongoing Start Date: November/December 2025 Industries/Backgrounds Considered: Rolling Stock, Automotive, Marine, Plant, Aviation, Military, HGV Technicians, Assembly, Engineering, Car Garage, Fitter, RailTRANSITION YOUR CAREER INTO THE RAIL INDUSTRYShorterm Group are recruiting for over 75 Mechanical Fitters forlong 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 achange of career we would love to talk to you!You do not need to have a Rail Industry background as other Practical TradeBackgrounds 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 standardsWhat's in it for you!* Immediate Starts* Entry into Engineering* Paid Training* Work for a Global Leader within that market* Rolling Stock Industry workYou must have!* Mechanical Knowledge* Minimum 18 months Hand Tool Experience* Possess Excellent Communication skills* A Positive Attitude to Learn and DevelopContact Information:Email: Phone: 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.
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Shorterm Group
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 3 days
Crewe, Cheshire CW1 5LE
Full Time
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- The job title is Mechanical Fitter, located in Crewe, Cheshire, with shifts from Monday to Friday, 8am to 4:30pm, and flexibility to work shifts.
- The hourly rate is £16.06 PAYE or £20.79 Umbrella during training for the first six weeks, increasing to £18.25 PAYE or £23.65 Umbrella post-training.
- Candidates must have a minimum of 18 months of hand tool experience and mechanical knowledge, but no prior rail industry background is required as paid training will be provided.
- The role involves completing mechanical overhauls of rail bogies, including damage repair, wheel set analysis, and heavy mechanical fitting to safety-critical standards.
- Immediate starts are available for those looking to transition their careers into the rail industry, working for a global leader in the rolling stock market.
