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Job title: Mechanical Fitter.
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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