Raft / Mechanical Fitters

Job summary

Raft Fitter (Mechanical Fitter) - Near Burton upon Trent Afternoon Shift | Immediate Start | Minimum 6-Month Contract | Likely Temp to Perm Pay Rates: £17.00 per hour for the first 12 weeks £18.79 per hour from week 13 onwards Plus 20% shift allowance Training Period: The first 4 weeks will be on day shift for training: Monday - Thursday: 7:00am - 4:00pm Friday: 7:00am - 1:00pm Afternoon Shift Hours: 40 hours per week Monday - Thursday: 2:30pm - 1:00am We are recruiting for a Raft Fitter / Mechanical Fitter to join a leading manufacturer and front-line supplier of powertrain products within the UK and Ireland, specialising in engine overhaul, final drive overhaul, and locomotive refurbishment. The role will involve stripping rafts and building transmissions within the rail industry, working as part of a team to break down and rebuild mechanical systems on locomotive rafts. Duties include: * Engine strip down and rebuild of components * Fitting refurbished engines back onto rafts * Working on radiators, pumps, tanks, pipework, electrical looms and associated components * Repairing and installing hydraulic systems * Overhaul of raft components * Reading and understanding schematic drawings * Supporting trainees and apprentices where required Ideal background: * Strong mechanical fitting experience * Experienced Plant Fitters / Builders preferred * Hydraulic experience would be a strong advantage * HGV, large engines, rolling stock, heavy plant or similar backgrounds * Good understanding of engines, hydraulics and pneumatics * Positive attitude and flexible approach to overtime Relevant engineering qualifications are beneficial but not essential for experienced candidates. Email for further details.