Skilled Fitter – Rail / Rolling Stock Manchester £35k-£38Kpa Benefits Are you are skilled fitter / mechanical engineer looking for a hands-on opportunity with long term progression and stability? This is an excellent opportunity to join an established engineering team in Manchester, offering long-term stability, investment in training, and the chance to apply your expertise maintaining heavy vehicles and industrial equipment. Why this role and company? You will be joining a large reputable company within the railway sector with a great track record of progressing their staff. It is a great opportunity for candidates looking to get into the railway sector and enhance their engineering skills and competencies. What will I be doing? As a Skilled Fitter, you will be working on heavy vehicles, supporting regular maintenance activities as part of a specialist team. You will be using a variety of specialist tools and equipment and will be someone that enjoys hands-on work. Our client is open to any previous engineering background, providing you are practical and solutions driven with a passion for hands on engineering work. You will be working on a rotating shift pattern, of earlies and lates. The depot operates 24/7, 365 days a year. Candidates therefore must be flexible on working hours and able to commit to their rosters 4-6 weeks in advance. Weekend work may arise – this is paid at an enhanced rate and Sundays are optional. What’s in it for me? Our client is offering an excellent package upon joining their business. Salary from £30-40K plus shift allowances, competency payments and overtime options Training and development modules – option to increase basic pay significantly and qualify for promotions Overtime available regularly Final salary pension scheme 28-35 days’ holiday (increasing with service) Additional Process Requirements Must complete a criminal convictions questionnaire as part of the application process Be able to pass a basic DBS Be able to pass a Drugs & Alcohol test Be able to pass a full rail medical – this will include checks on eyesight, hearing, mobility, blood pressure and general health Provide your Right to Work documents before deployment Next Steps: If you are interested in this vacancy, then please do one of the following: Hit the apply button Or email email address removed > confirming your interest to organise an informal chat about the position Once we receive your application, I’ll personally review it and get in touch within 24 hours to chat about your career goals and how this role could fit. About Ganymede Solutions: Ganymede Solutions Ltd specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis – for more opportunities like this one, visit our website. By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website.