Job Title: Mechanical Fitter Job Location: Kings Heath Depot, Northampton Shifts: Monday-Friday Days Hourly Rate: £18.68 P.A.Y.E. / Pre 12 weeks £23.83 Umbrella / Post 12 weeks £25.11 Umbrella Hours Per Week: 50 Duration: Ongoing (long term contracts) Start Date: July 2025 Company Summary: Working for a leading global provider of mobility solutions for urban interurban, and freight transportation sectors. Position Summary: Working at a newly refurbished depot in Northampton working on large-scale overhaul projects, you will be working with a team of Fitters focussed on refitting the interior of train carriages to modernise the fleet. Responsibilities Include: * Use hand tools to drill vehicles to create holes for panels/fixtures and fittings * Installation of panelling and vehicle fixtures * Collaborate with the quality team to ensure modifications meet design/regulatory standards * Use Siemens software/systems to input data and retrieve VMI's * Conduct post modification inspections to verify integrity and performance Person Profile: * Experience as a Mechanical Fitter/Vehicle Technician/Modifications Technician * Be willing to learn new skills and attend training courses to expand on your skillset* NVQ Level 3 within a relevant engineering/mechanical discipline * Ideally you will have Rolling Stock experience on either interior modifications or as a mechanical fitter We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us! Siemens promote a growth mindset, the self-belief that we can learn and grow, take on new challenges and adapt to change. If you don't match all the criteria for this role but feel you have transferable skills to enable you to succeed, we encourage you to apply.
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Shorterm Group
Posted 21 days ago, valid for 4 days
Northampton, Northamptonshire NN68AX, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Mechanical Fitter position is located at the Kings Heath Depot in Northampton, offering a competitive hourly rate of £18.68 P.A.Y.E. for the first 12 weeks, which increases to £25.11 Umbrella thereafter.
- Candidates are expected to have experience as a Mechanical Fitter, Vehicle Technician, or Modifications Technician, ideally with Rolling Stock experience.
- The role involves working on large-scale overhaul projects, specifically refitting the interiors of train carriages to modernize the fleet.
- This ongoing position requires a commitment to a 50-hour work week, with shifts running from Monday to Friday.
- The ideal candidate should possess an NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering or mechanical discipline and be willing to learn new skills through training.
