Overview
Job Title: Mechanical Fitter (Training and Upskilling Provided)
Location: Crewe, Cheshire
Shifts: Mon-Fri 8am – 4:30pm (With flexibility to work shifts)
Hourly Rate: £16.06 PAYE / £20.79 Umbrella (Training rate for first approx. 6 weeks) | £18.25 PAYE / £23.65 Umbrella (Post training)
Hours per Week: 37
Duration: Ongoing
Start Date: November/December 2025
Industries/Backgrounds Considered
Rolling Stock, Automotive, Marine, Plant, Aviation, Military, HGV Technicians, Assembly, Engineering, Car Garage, Fitter, Rail
Role Context
TRANSITION YOUR CAREER INTO THE RAIL INDUSTRY
Shorterm Group are recruiting for over 75 Mechanical Fitters for long term contracts for their major client Alstom to carry out the Mechanical Overhaul of Rail Bogies at their Crewe Depot.
Whether you are currently looking for work or are in employment and fancy a change of career we would love to talk to you!
You do not need to have a Rail Industry background as other Practical Trade Backgrounds will be considered and Paid Training will be provided.
Responsibilities
* Bogie overhaul, damage repair and engineering
* Wheel set overhaul, repair and analysis
* Bogie and gearbox engineering / repair
* Wheel exchange on wheel sets
* Components and sub-assemblies overhaul repair and analysis
* Heavy mechanical fitting to safety critical standards
What's in it for you
* Immediate Starts
* Entry into Engineering
* Paid Training
* Work for a Global Leader within that market
* Rolling Stock Industry work
Requirements
* Mechanical Knowledge
* Minimum 18 months Hand Tool Experience
* Possess Excellent Communication skills
* A Positive Attitude to Learn and Develop
Contact Information
Email: (url removed)
Phone: (phone number removed)
Important: All applicants must be able to pass a drugs and alcohol test before being offered a position (standard procedure on Rail depots)
Please note: due to the volume of applications, we can only contact candidates deemed suitable for the position. We may retain your details and contact you in the future should suitable positions arise.
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