£16/hr to £20/hr
East Staffordshire, England
Permanent, Variable

Heavy Fitter. gears, engines, transmissions

Posted by Shorterm Group.

Job title: Mechanical Fitter. (transmissions)

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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