Fitter
Location: Sheffield (with travel to London, Birmingham, Milton Keynes & occasionally Scotland)
Contract: Temporary
Salary: £17 per hour
Industry: Rail / Depot Maintenance
Job Overview
Concept Recruitment is recruiting for a Fitter to assist the Site Engineer in the maintenance and upkeep of depot equipment used across multiple rail sites. This is a hands-on, mechanical role with some basic electrical work, involving travel to key locations. Ideal candidates will have mechanical experience, a strong safety mindset, and be happy to work across different sites.
Key Responsibilities
Carriage Wash Systems (Depot equipment for washing trains):
* Replace gearboxes, motors, bearings, couplings, and pumps
* Repair and maintain pipework
* Re-brush machines on site and carry out setup works at the Sheffield base
* Perform monthly maintenance visits
Controlled Emission Toilets (Depot equipment for emptying train toilets):
* Conduct monthly maintenance visits
* Clear blockages and service pumps
* Repair/install pipework, valves, sensors, and related components
General Duties:
* Basic electrical tasks, including wiring gearboxes, replacing switches, and simple fault finding
* Adhere to all safety procedures; all PPE supplied
* Travel between sites as required
Key Skills & Requirements
* Proven mechanical experience in maintenance or engineering
* Basic electrical knowledge
* Ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Comfortable with travel across multiple sites
* Good communication skills
* Commitment to safety and following procedures
What’s on Offer
* Temporary employment
* £17 per hour
* Hands-on experience with rail depot equipment
* Opportunity to work across multiple locations and gain diverse maintenance experience
* All required PPE supplied