Job Description

Mechanical Fitter

Location: Bristol

Contract Type: 18 months

Hours: 40 hours per week

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday, 07:00am – 15:30pm

Salary: £27.34 Umbrella per hour (Inside IR35)

About the Role

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Fitters to join a busy Heavy Maintenance team in Bristol. This role is responsible for carrying out the stripping down and rebuilding rail vehicles, as well as carry out overhaul, and repairs in line with company procedures, engineering standards, and safety requirements.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring rolling stock reliability and availability targets are achieved, while supporting continuous improvements in safety, quality, and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Fitter you will carry out maintenance and overhaul activities on rail vehicles 

Complete work as allocated by the Team Leader or Heavy Maintenance Manager

Operate and move rail vehicles within depot operating limits where authorized

Adhere to all safety procedures, VMIs, local instructions, and relevant operational documentation

Ensure worksheets and maintenance documentation are completed accurately and signed off promptly

Follow all quality, environmental, and engineering procedures at all times

Maintain high housekeeping and cleanliness standards across the depot

Use PPE in accordance with company standards and local instructions

Assist in achieving rolling stock availability and reliability targets

Qualifications

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (Rail Traction & Rolling Stock preferred)

Essential 

Previous experience within rail vehicle heavy maintenance environments or coach building environment carrying out strip downs and rebuilds of vehicles

Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical information

Good understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles

Must be able to start on the 23rd July 2026

What’s on Offer

Monday to Friday working pattern

Competitive salary £27.34 Per hour Umbrella (inside IR35)

Opportunity to work within a major rail engineering environment

Long-term fixed-term contract with a well-established maintenance operation

Ignite your engineering career — apply today and accelerate your future in the rail industry.

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