Mechanical Fitter

Salary: £33.23 p/h (umbrella rate) 
Hours: 40 hours per week
Contract: 14 weeks (mid July) 
Shifts: 6:00am-2:30pm
Location: Dudley

About the Role:

We're looking for a skilled Mechanical Fitter to carry out stripping, overhauling and rebuilding trams. 

You will be part of a dedicated workshop team responsible for stripping down tram components, inspecting and repairing mechanical systems, and rebuilding vehicles to a high safety and performance standard.

What You'll Be Doing:

Mechanical fitter work carried out on trams (light rail, Urbos 3):
Interior strip down of components including removing seats, seat covers, linings, grab poles, windows, doors, and rubber seals.
Bogie & underframe work, disconnection and lifting of bogies, removing pipework and associated mechanical components
Assist welders as needed (cleaning paint, prep work)
Mechanical Modifications including grinding, cutting off bobtails, riveting, using bobtail guns, hydraulic tools, standard hand tools.
Fitting, refitting, rebuilding interior and mechanical components
Measuring and working to diagrams when required
Collaborating with welders and wider team
What You'll Need:

Strong mechanical fitter background essential
Must be comfortable in a refurbishment/modification environment
Experience with grinding, hand tools, mechanical strip & rebuild
Experience working in dusty, dirty, noisy environments
Apply today and join a team that keeps the tram network running safely, smoothly, and reliably.

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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