Mechanical Fitter

Mechanical Fitter

Location: Barton under NeedwoodPay Rate: £17.00 per hour (PAYE), increasing to £18.79 per hour (PAYE) after 12 weeks

Job Overview

We are currently recruiting a Mechanical Fitter to support the testing and validation of rail-based power products, including diesel engines, transmissions, powerpacks, and cooler groups. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with a strong mechanical background and an interest in rail engineering.

You will work within a production testing environment, using computer-controlled tests to ensure products meet all required specifications and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Installation, setup, and testing of production power products within test cells, following detailed work instructions
• Ensure all products fully meet defined testing requirements
• Mechanical fitter experience in an engineering descipline
• Accurately record test data to ensure full traceability
• Assist with developing testing requirements for future products
• Diagnose and report mechanical and electrical faults
• Collect failure data and provide structured feedback to engineering
• Full training and guidance provided before being passed off to work alone

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience in testing, production, or a similar engineering discipline
• Good working knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills (test cells are computer controlled)
• Ability to diagnose faults in engines and control systems
• Engineering qualification or equivalent experience is desirable, but not essential
• Product-specific training will be provided through mentoring

What’s on Offer

• Competitive hourly pay with an increase after 12 weeks
• Opportunity to work in a rail engineering environment
• Training and development through hands-on mentoring
• Stable, long-term role with overtime available when required

If you’re an engineer with a passion for testing, diagnostics, and rail power products, we’d like to hear from you.

About ford & Stanley group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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