Mechanical Fitter in Widnes
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Recruiting for experienced Mechanical Fitters to work for a leading client in the rail rolling stock industry, based at their depot in Widnes, Cheshire. Contract will run until mid July 2026.
Transferable skills from sectors such as Aerospace, Automotive, Defence and other Engineering industries are welcome. Morson are offering long-term opportunities accompanied with competitive rates for candidates with diverse backgrounds and experience:-
Technical Skills and Competencies
• Minimum Level 2 or 3 Mechanical Qualification (ONC/HNC/City & Guilds) or recognised equivalent
• Proven experience as a Mechanical Fitter in heavy or light engineering/industry
• Written & communication skills
• Team worker and self-motivated
• Problem resolution
• Work under own initiative
Desirable (not essential)
• Coach or Vehicle building experience
• Key experience of interior vehicle refurb of trains, planes and cars/coaches
• Experience of removing seats/refit of panels
• Experience of taking things apart and putting them back together
Hours:
• 07:00 - 16:30, Monday to Friday (45 hours per week).
Pay Rates start from £25.18 (Umbrella) per hour for the first 12 weeks, increasing to £25.85 (Umbrella) per hour thereafter following qualification under AWR.
Overtime will be available, Weekend Overtime is paid at basic hourly rate +33.33% premium.
*Please note that Morson are able to offer a direct PAYE payroll solution if required.
Successful candidates will be subject to D&A testing at our client site, in addition to other safety compliance prior to starting on the project.
Full PPE will be provided by Morson
The client is offering a retention bonus, this will be payable to workers provided they stay to the agreed exit date.
£500 one off payment
£20 for every week worked
If you are interested in applying for this job please press the Apply Button and follow the application process. Energy Jobline wishes you the very best of luck in your next career move.
- Location:
- Widnes
- Job Type:
- FullTime
- Category:
- Fitter, Mechanical, Mechanical Fitter