Location: Doncaster
Sector: Rail
Job type: Permanent
Salary: £33,557 per annum
Contact: Joshua Atkinson
Contact email: Joshua.Atkinson@txmrecruit.co.uk
Contact phone: 01332974922
Job ref: BH-36937
Published: 2 days ago
Expiry date: 2024-12-07
Start date: 2024-11-18
Job Advertisement: Mechanical Fitters
Role Overview:
As a Mechanical Fitter, you’ll perform heavy fitting and overhaul work, meeting critical customer deadlines within a structured, safety-first environment. You’ll work on a two-shift rota (mornings and afternoons), receiving a competitive shift allowance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Follow health, safety, and environmental procedures to ensure a safe workspace.
2. Maintain an organized, clean work area following 5S principles.
3. Perform tasks meticulously using route cards, SOPs, and work instructions.
4. Conduct manual handling in a safe, trained manner.
5. Actively engage in training opportunities to expand skill sets.
6. Wear appropriate PPE at all times and support a cooperative work atmosphere.
Qualifications & Experience
1. Preferred: Apprentice-trained engineer (mechanical discipline) or Minimum: Level 2 engineering qualification with a solid engineering background.
2. Experience in heavy engineering, ideally in rail (HGV, Bus, Aerospace, or Motor Mechanics backgrounds also welcome).
3. Basic computer skills, strong literacy/numeracy skills, and familiarity with work instructions.
4. Physical capability for tasks involving manual handling, crawling, and working with machinery.
Salary & Benefits
1. Starting Salary: £29,829 + 12.5% Shift Allowance (training period of approx. 3 months)
2. Post-Training Salary: £32,002 + 12.5% Shift Allowance
3. Shifts:
o Morning: 6:00 am - 2:15 pm (Fridays 6:00 am - 12:00 pm)
o Afternoon: 2:15 pm - 10:30 pm (Fridays 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
4. Benefits:
o 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
o 5% pension contribution (employer/employee)
o Death in Service cover (via UNUM)
If this role sounds of interest, please do APPLY.
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