Job Title: Mechanical Fitter (Full Training Provided) Location: Crewe, Cheshire Hours: Monday to Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm (37 hours per week) - flexibility required to work shifts Pay Rate: £16.57 per hour PAYE / £21.44 per hour Umbrella (Training rate - approx. first 6 weeks) £18.82 per hour PAYE / £24.40 per hour Umbrella (Post training) Duration: Ongoing Start Date: March / April 2026 Training Day: Very likely to be 27th March 2026

We are recruiting over Mechanical Fitters for long-term contracts at the Crewe depot.

This is a genuine opportunity to move into the Rail industry - full training will be provided.

You do not need rail experience. You do not need formal qualifications.

If you have at least 18 months' hands-on mechanical experience using tools in a practical environment, we can train you.

The role involves the mechanical overhaul of rail bogies, including:

Bogie overhaul, damage repair and engineering

Wheelset overhaul and repair

Gearbox and component repairs

Wheel exchanges

Overhaul of sub-assemblies

Heavy mechanical fitting to safety-critical standards

Backgrounds considered include: Automotive, Plant, HGV, Garage mechanics, Marine, Military, Aviation, Assembly, General Engineering or any practical mechanical environment.

What's on offer:

Full paid training provided

No formal qualifications required

Long-term ongoing work

Entry into the Rolling Stock industry

Opportunity to work for a global market leader

Career progression within rail

Requirements:

Minimum 18 months' hands-on mechanical experience

Confident using hand tools

Positive attitude and willingness to learn

Good communication skills

All applicants must be able to pass a Drugs & Alcohol test prior to being offered a position (standard procedure on rail depots).

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