Heavy Mechanical Fitter

Job title: Mechanical Fitter.

Job location: Burton upon Trent

Shifts: Days only.

Salary: Doe

Hours per week: 44. Hours: 7am to 5pm Monday to Thursday, 7am to 1pm on Friday.

Duration: contract to start.

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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