Mechanical Assembly Fitter

Job Title: Mechanical Assembly Fitter
Location: Birkenhead, Wirral
Duration: 6 months
Shifts: Day shift (Mon to Thurs 7.30am- 4pm, Friday 7.30am -12.30pm)
Pay Rate: Umbrella Basic -Training rate £21.07, increasing to £23.46 after training complete

PAYE Basic – Training rate £16.22 increasing to £18.03 after training complete

• Must have knowledge of overhauling.
• Must have small valve knowledge
• Experience in valve repair, overhauling and assembling train components/brakes would be advantageous.

Key Aim:

To safely clean, dismantle, repair, and reassemble rail equipment, ensuring all parts are handled with care and work is completed to quality standards.

Key Duties & Responsibilities:
* Work independently or as part of a team to meet production deadlines.
* Carry out assembly, overhaul, repair, and testing of a range of equipment including callipers, actuators, discs, couplers, and brake control equipment.
* Build and operate test installations, interpret results, and adjust equipment to meet required outputs.
* Investigate faults, identify causes, and resolve issues where possible. Report any problems to the relevant personnel.
* Use monitoring, measuring, and diagnostic tools correctly.
* Follow technical documents and work instructions to ensure all quality standards are met.
* Support smooth handovers by sharing relevant information with the next shift.
* Carry out minor maintenance and preventative maintenance as required, including tasks outside the assembly area.
* Take part in continuous improvement activities, including 5S, to improve efficiency and workplace layout.
* Raise Non-Conformance Records when necessary.
* Report production issues and suggest improvements to supervisors.
* Ensure tools, gauges, and equipment are properly stored and maintained.
* Work flexibly across different assembly areas and shift patterns, and assist in non-assembly areas when needed.
* Undertake training to support flexibility and train other team members as required.
* Always follow Health, Safety, Environmental, and Company policies.
* Carry out any other reasonable tasks as requested by management.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience:
* General engineering knowledge (Essential).
* Experience with manufacturing / overhaul processes (Essential).
* Able to read and understand engineering drawings (Essential).
* Time-served mechanical fitter (Desirable).
* Electrical bias/knowledge (Desirable).

SUBJECT TO D&A TEST

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