Electrical fitter
Posted on Jun 9, 2026 by CV-Library
Belle Isle, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£47.1k - £47.1k Annual
Full-Time
Electrical Fitter
Location: Leeds
Salary: £47,147 per year (rising to £55,(Apply online only)+)
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off
A fantastic opportunity has opened for a Level 3 qualified Electrical Fitter with a background in heavy engineering to step into the rail industry and work on some of the most powerful machines on the network.
Your New Opportunity
Join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for keeping heavy diesel locomotives running safely and reliably. In this role, you will:
Carry out Electrical and mechanical maintenance, repair, and overhaul tasks on locomotives.
Diagnose, investigate, and repair faults across Electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Use written electrical maintenance instructions (VMI) and engineering drawings to complete examinations, inspections, and routine servicing.
Every shift offers variety, technical challenge, and the chance to work on impressive large-scale machinery.
The Ideal Candidate
You’ll bring experience, precision, and a strong maintenance mindset. We’re looking for someone with:
Previous experience as a Electrical Fitter in a heavy engineering environment.
A background from sectors such as REME (ex-forces), HGV, bus/coach fleets, aviation, large machinery, or ideally locomotives/rolling stock.
Confidence working rotating shifts, including earlies, lates, and nights.
Essential Criteria
Proven maintenance and fault-finding experience within transport or plant engineering.
Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in mechanical or electrical engineering.
Full UK driving licence.
Ability to pass a medical, drug & alcohol screening, and a DBS check.
Progression & Earnings
Your base salary starts at £47,147 per year, with clear and achievable routes to increase your earnings:
Additional £1,(Apply online only) per year for train driving and shunting duties.
Up to 6 technical training modules, each worth £1,500 per annum, enabling total earnings of £55,(Apply online only)+.
Training includes shunter operations, axle & bearing engineering, electrical fault-finding, mentoring, and more.
This is a brilliant chance to grow your career in a thriving sector with unmatched stability, development, and long-term prospects.
Take the next step in your engineering journey — apply today and progress your career in the rail industry.
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.
1. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services – permanent and temporary.
2. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract.
3. Ford & Stanley Executive Search – Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe.
4. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way.
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business
Location: Leeds
Salary: £47,147 per year (rising to £55,(Apply online only)+)
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off
A fantastic opportunity has opened for a Level 3 qualified Electrical Fitter with a background in heavy engineering to step into the rail industry and work on some of the most powerful machines on the network.
Your New Opportunity
Join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for keeping heavy diesel locomotives running safely and reliably. In this role, you will:
Carry out Electrical and mechanical maintenance, repair, and overhaul tasks on locomotives.
Diagnose, investigate, and repair faults across Electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Use written electrical maintenance instructions (VMI) and engineering drawings to complete examinations, inspections, and routine servicing.
Every shift offers variety, technical challenge, and the chance to work on impressive large-scale machinery.
The Ideal Candidate
You’ll bring experience, precision, and a strong maintenance mindset. We’re looking for someone with:
Previous experience as a Electrical Fitter in a heavy engineering environment.
A background from sectors such as REME (ex-forces), HGV, bus/coach fleets, aviation, large machinery, or ideally locomotives/rolling stock.
Confidence working rotating shifts, including earlies, lates, and nights.
Essential Criteria
Proven maintenance and fault-finding experience within transport or plant engineering.
Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in mechanical or electrical engineering.
Full UK driving licence.
Ability to pass a medical, drug & alcohol screening, and a DBS check.
Progression & Earnings
Your base salary starts at £47,147 per year, with clear and achievable routes to increase your earnings:
Additional £1,(Apply online only) per year for train driving and shunting duties.
Up to 6 technical training modules, each worth £1,500 per annum, enabling total earnings of £55,(Apply online only)+.
Training includes shunter operations, axle & bearing engineering, electrical fault-finding, mentoring, and more.
This is a brilliant chance to grow your career in a thriving sector with unmatched stability, development, and long-term prospects.
Take the next step in your engineering journey — apply today and progress your career in the rail industry.
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.
1. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services – permanent and temporary.
2. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract.
3. Ford & Stanley Executive Search – Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe.
4. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way.
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business
Reference: 225227316
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Electrical fitter
Posted on Jun 9, 2026 by CV-Library
Belle Isle, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Engineering
Immediate Start
£47.1k - £47.1k Annual
Full-Time
Electrical Fitter
Location: Leeds
Salary: £47,147 per year (rising to £55,(Apply online only)+)
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off
A fantastic opportunity has opened for a Level 3 qualified Electrical Fitter with a background in heavy engineering to step into the rail industry and work on some of the most powerful machines on the network.
Your New Opportunity
Join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for keeping heavy diesel locomotives running safely and reliably. In this role, you will:
Carry out Electrical and mechanical maintenance, repair, and overhaul tasks on locomotives.
Diagnose, investigate, and repair faults across Electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Use written electrical maintenance instructions (VMI) and engineering drawings to complete examinations, inspections, and routine servicing.
Every shift offers variety, technical challenge, and the chance to work on impressive large-scale machinery.
The Ideal Candidate
You’ll bring experience, precision, and a strong maintenance mindset. We’re looking for someone with:
Previous experience as a Electrical Fitter in a heavy engineering environment.
A background from sectors such as REME (ex-forces), HGV, bus/coach fleets, aviation, large machinery, or ideally locomotives/rolling stock.
Confidence working rotating shifts, including earlies, lates, and nights.
Essential Criteria
Proven maintenance and fault-finding experience within transport or plant engineering.
Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in mechanical or electrical engineering.
Full UK driving licence.
Ability to pass a medical, drug & alcohol screening, and a DBS check.
Progression & Earnings
Your base salary starts at £47,147 per year, with clear and achievable routes to increase your earnings:
Additional £1,(Apply online only) per year for train driving and shunting duties.
Up to 6 technical training modules, each worth £1,500 per annum, enabling total earnings of £55,(Apply online only)+.
Training includes shunter operations, axle & bearing engineering, electrical fault-finding, mentoring, and more.
This is a brilliant chance to grow your career in a thriving sector with unmatched stability, development, and long-term prospects.
Take the next step in your engineering journey — apply today and progress your career in the rail industry.
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.
1. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services – permanent and temporary.
2. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract.
3. Ford & Stanley Executive Search – Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe.
4. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way.
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business
Location: Leeds
Salary: £47,147 per year (rising to £55,(Apply online only)+)
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off
A fantastic opportunity has opened for a Level 3 qualified Electrical Fitter with a background in heavy engineering to step into the rail industry and work on some of the most powerful machines on the network.
Your New Opportunity
Join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for keeping heavy diesel locomotives running safely and reliably. In this role, you will:
Carry out Electrical and mechanical maintenance, repair, and overhaul tasks on locomotives.
Diagnose, investigate, and repair faults across Electrical, mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Use written electrical maintenance instructions (VMI) and engineering drawings to complete examinations, inspections, and routine servicing.
Every shift offers variety, technical challenge, and the chance to work on impressive large-scale machinery.
The Ideal Candidate
You’ll bring experience, precision, and a strong maintenance mindset. We’re looking for someone with:
Previous experience as a Electrical Fitter in a heavy engineering environment.
A background from sectors such as REME (ex-forces), HGV, bus/coach fleets, aviation, large machinery, or ideally locomotives/rolling stock.
Confidence working rotating shifts, including earlies, lates, and nights.
Essential Criteria
Proven maintenance and fault-finding experience within transport or plant engineering.
Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in mechanical or electrical engineering.
Full UK driving licence.
Ability to pass a medical, drug & alcohol screening, and a DBS check.
Progression & Earnings
Your base salary starts at £47,147 per year, with clear and achievable routes to increase your earnings:
Additional £1,(Apply online only) per year for train driving and shunting duties.
Up to 6 technical training modules, each worth £1,500 per annum, enabling total earnings of £55,(Apply online only)+.
Training includes shunter operations, axle & bearing engineering, electrical fault-finding, mentoring, and more.
This is a brilliant chance to grow your career in a thriving sector with unmatched stability, development, and long-term prospects.
Take the next step in your engineering journey — apply today and progress your career in the rail industry.
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.
1. Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services – permanent and temporary.
2. Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract.
3. Ford & Stanley Executive Search – Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe.
4. Ford & Stanley Genius Performance - Performance is always accelerated when good people are coached, inspired, trained and focused in the right way.
Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business
Reference: 225227316
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