Mechanical Engineer / Fitter

Job title: Mechanical FitterJob location: Crewe, CheshireHourly pay rate: £17.55 PAYE / £22.22 UmbrellaShifts: Mon-Fri 8am 4.30pm (with flexibility to work shifts)Hours per week: 37Duration: OngoingStart date: ASAPIndustries considered: Rolling Stock, Automotive, Marine, Plant and Aviation, Military, HGV TechniciansCompany Summary:A global leader in Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service and maintenance.Position Summary:Based within the Rolling Stock industry (Trains) we are currently recruiting for Mechanical Engineers to operate out of a Rolling stock depot based in Crewe, to carry out the Mechanical Overhaul of Rail Bogies.Candidates will be required to carry out the following duties: Bogie overhaul, damage repair and engineering Wheel set overhaul, repair and analysis Bogie chassis, damage repair and clean Bogie and gearbox engineering / repair Wheel exchange on wheel sets Bearing, axle and wheel mounting Components and sub-assemblies overhaul repair and analysis Re-engineering and production of spare partsTo undertake all types of Mechanical, repair and replace on Rolling Stock to ensure that we provide our customer with a reliable, safe and defect free train.Person Profile/Experience:You will be a highly self-motivated individual, able to work under your own initiative.You will possess excellent communication & interpersonal skills.You will need extensive all-round knowledge of Mechanical EngineeringYou will ideally have knowledge of modern rolling stock systems,You will ideally have experience of Train depot operations.Qualifications:Candidates would preferably be time served and apprentice trained with the relevant mechanical papers. A minimum of a NVQ level 2 in a Mechanical discipline is a requirement.Will consider people with 18 months or more in a Vehicle Manufacturing environment or similar industry as training can be provided for the right candidates