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Job Title: Mechanical Fitter 
Location: London (Bexley/Dartford area)
Salary: £19.50 per hour (PAYE), with an estimated yearly salary of £50k
Contract Type: Rolling/Temporary to Permanent

Join Our Dynamic Team as a Train Care Operative!

Are you ready for an exciting opportunity in the rail industry? We are looking for skilled and enthusiastic individuals to join a busy rail company in the Train Care team. As a Mechanical Fitter, you'll play a crucial role in ensuring the interiors of an operational train fleet are maintained to the highest standards, ensuring both functionality and appearance.

What You’ll Do:

Perform routine checks and repairs on train interiors, including seating, windows, table trays, toilets, hand dryers, baby change areas, and more.
Conduct quality inspections, basic mechanical fitting, general maintenance, and graffiti removal, ensuring all fixtures are presentable and safe.
Manage inventory levels for tools and materials, reporting any shortages.
Act as the first responder for faults or damages, carrying out repairs and ensuring all tasks meet high safety and quality standards.
Maintain accurate records of all work completed and uphold health and safety regulations at all times.
Receive full training and competency assessments to excel in your role.
Why Join Us?

Our client offers modern train care depot facilities and a supportive environment that fosters growth. Training is provided, and you'll have the chance to work in a diverse, inclusive team that values your input.

Key Requirements:

Competency in basic mechanical fitting tasks.
Experience in the rail sector is advantageous, though candidates from other trades, engineering, production, or facilities maintenance backgrounds are encouraged to apply.
Ability to work to high safety standards in a fast-paced environment.
Team player with strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize tasks.
A valid PTS (Personal Track Safety) certification is highly desirable, though training can be provided for the right candidate.
Please note that successful applicants will need to pass a drug and alcohol test and comply with ongoing random testing policies due to the nature of the work environment.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

If you're looking for a rewarding career in the rail industry, we'd love to hear from you. Please send your updated CV to

After applying for the Mechanical Fitter role, your CV will be reviewed, and you may be contacted to discuss the role further before progressing to a video interview. If successful in being offered the role, you shall need to provide your eligibility to work in the UK and attend a pre-employment medical and drug & alcohol test.

Ganymede Solutions Ltd specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation