Job Title: Mechanical Fitter Location: Rochester Salary: £32,988 per annum Role Overview We are looking for a motivated Mechanical Fitter to join our team, responsible for the repair, maintenance, and refurbishment of rail freight vehicles in line with company and customer standards. This is a practical, hands‑on role that involves working under wagons, manual lifting, loading/unloading equipment, and occasional tasks at height. You’ll use a wide range of mechanical skills including welding, grinding, fabricating, gauging, brake testing, and fault‑finding. Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance and Visual Inspection and Brake Testing Perform balanced maintenance and trip inspections as required Undertake brake testing, fault diagnosis, and component replacement Remove and fit brake blocks, wheelsets, and brake equipment Deliver damage repairs, bogie overhauls, and wagon refurbishments Support rail vehicle modifications and cosmetic tasks (cleaning, painting, decals) Record all work accurately in line with company requirements Ensure full compliance with Health & Safety legislation and site procedures Assist with any other duties as directed by your line manager Working Conditions Work involves kneeling, crawling, and lifting materials under and around wagons Line‑side tasks require walking on ballast and uneven ground Travel to various work sites and attendance at wagon breakdowns is part of the role What We’re Looking For Practical, hands‑on individuals with mechanical fitting experience Strong problem‑solving skills and attention to detail Commitment to safe working practices and teamwork 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. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services – permanent and temporary. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract. Ford & Stanley Executive Search – Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way. Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy