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Mechanical Fitter

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Posted on May 27, 2026 by CV-Library
Alvaston, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Automotive
Immediate Start
£13.5 - £17 Hourly
Full-Time
Mechanical Fitters
Derby
£13.00 - £17.00 per hour + overtime
42 hours per week | Mon-Fri, 07:30-16:30

We're recruiting 2-3 Mechanical Fitters for a well-established engineering business within the rail sector. Due to continued growth and increased workload, they're looking to strengthen their skilled team.

The role

This is a practical, hands-on position working on a variety of mechanical systems and components, primarily rail-related. The role is mainly workshop-based with occasional site work.

Key responsibilities:

Installation, assembly and alignment of mechanical components and equipment
Maintenance and repair of rail systems, including work on damaged rolling stock
Fault finding and completing corrective repairs
Working with pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, valves and rotating equipment
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation
Completing job reports and maintenance records accurately
Working to health & safety procedures at all timesTravel: Occasional travel may be required. When working away, accommodation is provided, along with a £25 per night allowance and access to a company vehicle.

Requirements (essential)

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical Fitting
Experience in an industrial, manufacturing or heavy engineering environment
Strong mechanical knowledge, including hydraulics and pneumatics
Ability to read and work from technical drawings

What's on offer

£13.00 - £17.00 per hour depending on experience
Regular overtime available
Long-term, stable opportunity with a growing business
Standard benefits package
Opportunity to work in a specialist rail engineering environmentShould you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corperate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Freindly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website

Reference: 225161515

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Mechanical Fitter

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Posted on May 27, 2026 by CV-Library

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Alvaston, Derbyshire, United Kingdom
Automotive
Immediate Start
£13.5 - £17 Hourly
Full-Time
Mechanical Fitters
Derby
£13.00 - £17.00 per hour + overtime
42 hours per week | Mon-Fri, 07:30-16:30

We're recruiting 2-3 Mechanical Fitters for a well-established engineering business within the rail sector. Due to continued growth and increased workload, they're looking to strengthen their skilled team.

The role

This is a practical, hands-on position working on a variety of mechanical systems and components, primarily rail-related. The role is mainly workshop-based with occasional site work.

Key responsibilities:

Installation, assembly and alignment of mechanical components and equipment
Maintenance and repair of rail systems, including work on damaged rolling stock
Fault finding and completing corrective repairs
Working with pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, valves and rotating equipment
Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical documentation
Completing job reports and maintenance records accurately
Working to health & safety procedures at all timesTravel: Occasional travel may be required. When working away, accommodation is provided, along with a £25 per night allowance and access to a company vehicle.

Requirements (essential)

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering / Mechanical Fitting
Experience in an industrial, manufacturing or heavy engineering environment
Strong mechanical knowledge, including hydraulics and pneumatics
Ability to read and work from technical drawings

What's on offer

£13.00 - £17.00 per hour depending on experience
Regular overtime available
Long-term, stable opportunity with a growing business
Standard benefits package
Opportunity to work in a specialist rail engineering environmentShould you require any support or assistance, please contact your local Gi Group office.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited are proud founding members of Menopause in business, corperate members for Neurodiversity in business, Disability Confident committed members, Gold status for the Armed Forces Covenant, Bronze trail blazers for Racial Equality matters and Age Freindly Employer pledge members.

Gi Group Holdings Recruitment Limited group of companies includes Gi Recruitment Limited, Draefern Limited, Gi Group Recruitment Ltd, INTOO (UK) Limited, Marks Sattin (UK) Limited, TACK TMI UK Limited, Grafton Professional Staffing Limited, Encore Personnel Services, Gi Group Ireland Limited and Kelly Services (UK) Ltd. Gi Group Ireland Limited are acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this role.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Gi Group Privacy Statement. To view a copy and to help you understand how we collect, use and process your personal data please visit the Privacy page on our Gi Group website
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Reference: 225161515

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