Mechanical Fitter
Location: Southampton
Salary: £33,500 (rising to £39,(Apply online only) after 3 months)
Benefits: Company Van + Fuel Card
Hours: Monday–Friday, 40 hrs/week (flexibility for occasional weekends)
Contract: Permanent
Join a Growing Industry – Keep Britain Moving
We’re looking for skilled Mechanical Fitters to join an independent rail freight maintenance specialist. You’ll play a vital role in keeping the UK’s freight wagons safe, compliant, and ready for service, helping to power the supply chain across the South of England.
What’s in it for you?
Competitive pay with a guaranteed increase after 3 months
Company van and fuel card for travel across the region
Stable, permanent role in a growing sector
Variety of work – inspections, maintenance, repairs, and fabrication
Career progression and training opportunities
Your Role
As a Wagon Maintainer, you’ll:
Carry out preventative planned and reactive maintenance, Traffic Inspections and Vehicle Inspections on freight wagons
Diagnose and repair mechanical faults
Perform brake testing, minor fabrication, and welding tasks
What We’re Looking For
Experience as a Mechanical Fitter in a heavy engineering environment
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Maintenance Engineering
Willingness to travel across the South of the UK
Strong communication and problem-solving skills
Ready to keep your career moving?
Apply today and become part of the rail freight industry’s future.
About Ford & Stanley Group
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.
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