Job Title
Mechanical Fitter (Training and Upskilling Provided)
Location
Crewe, Cheshire
Shifts
Mon‑Fri 8am‑4:30pm (with flexibility to work shifts)
Pay
£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
Position Summary
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 & gearbox engineering / repair
* Wheel exchange on wheel sets
* Components and sub‑assemblies overhaul repair and analysis
* Heavy mechanical fitting to safety‑critical standards
Benefits
* Immediate starts
* Entry into engineering
* Paid training
* Work for a global leader within that market
* Rolling stock industry work
Required Skills & Qualifications
* Mechanical knowledge
* Minimum 18 months hand‑tool experience
* Excellent communication skills
* Positive attitude to learn and develop
Contact Information
Email: (url removed)
Phone: (phone number removed)
Additional Notes
PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS AN DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION (this is standard procedure on rail depots). Please note due to the volume of applications, we can only commit to contact those candidates we deem suitable for the position, but we may retain your details and contact you in the future should suitable positions arise.
Application Process
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