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Shorterm Group
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 10 days
Crewe, Cheshire CW1 2PT, England
£16.06 - £20.79 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Mechanical Fitter position is located in Crewe, Cheshire, with a Monday to Friday shift from 8 am to 4:30 pm, offering flexibility for shift work.
- The hourly rate starts at £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 are required to have a minimum of 18 months of hand tool experience and mechanical knowledge, though a background in the rail industry is not necessary.
- The role involves completing mechanical overhauls of rail bogies and performing various engineering and repair tasks to safety-critical standards.
- Immediate starts are available, and paid training will be provided, making this an excellent opportunity for those looking to transition into the rail 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.
