Mechanical Fitter

Job Location:                    Wembley, London 

Hourly Pay Rate:              £23.05 PAYE / £29.44 Umbrella (Plus Expenses for accommodation or travel)

Shifts:                               12 hours

Shift Pattern:                    Days Mon '' Fri

Duration:                           Ongoing

Start Date:                         ASAP

Mechanical Fitter Position Summary:

As the Mechanical Fitter you will be working at a Rail Depot where you will initially be engaged for the implementation of a suite of pre-sale modifications on modern EMU (Electric Multiple Unit) project.

The Mechanical Fitter will eventually be responsible for carrying out snagging work and routine maintenance, repair and fault finding on these units. Taking overall responsibility of vehicle examinations in line with vehicle maintenance instructions (VMI's). 

Undertake all types of maintenance examination work to ensure that we provide a safe, reliable, and defect free train. The Mechanical Fitter will take responsibility for the safe, efficient, and professional workmanship of oneself and others under your control.

Duties for the Mechanical Fitter include the following:

• Mechanical Interiors/ Roof & Underframe inspections
• Carrying out inspections and checks to ensure reliability of fleet
• Carrying out mechanical modifications
• Carrying out work recording via both paperwork and computer (SAP)
• Vehicle Build rectification work.

Qualifications / Education required:

Level 3 Mechanical Qualification desirable or evidence supporting experience working within a similar environment

PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION (this is standard procedure on Rail depots)

To make an application today, contact the Orion Rail team or give the team a call to find out more.