Job title: Raft Fitter - (mechanical Fitter) Job location: Near Burton upon Trent Shifts: Days only. Hours per week: 40. Hours: 7am to 4pm Monday to Thursday, 7am to 1pm on Friday. Duration: 6 month contract, highly likely to extend, possible temp to perm. Start date: immediate.

Client Summary:

Leading manufacturer and front line supplier of powertrain products based in the UK and Ireland. Areas of expertise include Engine Overhaul, final Drive Overhaul and locomotive refurbishment.

Position Summary:

Stripping Rafts / building transmissions within the Rail industry.

You will be working in teams to breakdown mechanical systems on to locomotive rafts and rebuild. Roles can include:

* Engine strip down or strip down of components and rebuild. * Fitting newly re-furbished engines back onto the rafts including all components that service that service and help the running of the engine, radiators, pumps, tanks, pipe work, electrical looms and more. * To have a good understanding of vehicle mechanical interfaces and repairs of vehicle components. * To be able to install / repair hydraulic systems. * Previous engine knowledge would be advantageous. * To overhaul of raft components. * To be able to understand schematic drawings. * To undertake training as and when required. * To work within a realistic timeframe. * To mentor trainees / apprentices when applicable. * To ensure that waste is disposed of in the correct manner.

Person Profile/Experience:

* A strong mechanical background is required. * People from HGV / large engine's / rolling stock assembly backgrounds ideal. * Understanding of engines / hydraulics / pneumatics in plant or heavy good ideal. * Good attitude and willing to work flexibly (overtime available)

Qualifications:

* Relevant engineering qualifications but not a necessity for an experienced person

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