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Mechanical Fitter- Doncaster

  • Location

    Doncaster

  • Sector:

    Rail

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £33557 per annum

  • Contact:

    Joshua Atkinson

  • Contact email:

    Joshua.Atkinson@txmrecruit.co.uk

  • Contact phone:

    01332974922

  • Job ref:

    BH-36937

  • Published:

    about 1 month ago

  • Expiry date:

    2024-12-07

  • Startdate:

    2024-11-18

Job Advertisement: Mechanical Fitters
Location: Doncaster


Role Overview: As a Mechanical Fitter, you’ll perform heavy fitting and overhaul work, meeting critical customer deadlines within a structured, safety-first environment. You’ll work on a two-shift rota (mornings and afternoons), receiving a competitive shift allowance.


Key Responsibilities
  • Follow health, safety, and environmental procedures to ensure a safe workspace.
  • Maintain an organized, clean work area following 5S principles.
  • Perform tasks meticulously using route cards, SOPs, and work instructions.
  • Conduct manual handling in a safe, trained manner.
  • Actively engage in training opportunities to expand skill sets.
  • Wear appropriate PPE at all times and support a cooperative work atmosphere.

Qualifications & Experience
  • Preferred: Apprentice-trained engineer (mechanical discipline) or Minimum: Level 2 engineering qualification with a solid engineering background.
  • Experience in heavy engineering, ideally in rail (HGV, Bus, Aerospace, or Motor Mechanics backgrounds also welcome).
  • Basic computer skills, strong literacy/numeracy skills, and familiarity with work instructions.
  • Physical capability for tasks involving manual handling, crawling, and working with machinery.

Salary & Benefits
  • Starting Salary: £29,829 + 12.5% Shift Allowance (training period of approx. 3 months)
  • Post-Training Salary: £32,002 + 12.5% Shift Allowance
  • Shifts:
    • Morning: 6:00 am - 2:15 pm (Fridays 6:00 am - 12:00 pm)
    • Afternoon: 2:15 pm - 10:30 pm (Fridays 12:00 pm - 6:00 pm)
  • Benefits:
    • 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
    • 5% pension contribution (employer/employee)
    • Death in Service cover (via UNUM)
If this role sounds of interest, please do **APPLY**.