Details:
- Salary: £27,000 - Annum
- Job Type: Permanent
- Job Status: Full-Time
- Salary Per: Annum
- Location: Grangemouth
- Date: 19 hours ago
Description:
Trainee Mechanical Fitter
Location: Grangemouth
Salary: From £27,000
Hours: Monday to Friday
Start Your Engineering Career in Rail
Are you hands on, mechanically minded, and looking to learn a skilled trade?
We're recruiting for a Trainee Mechanical Fitter to join a busy rail freight maintenance team in Grangemouth. This is a fantastic opportunity to earn while you learn, gaining specialist engineering skills through a structured training programme.
No rail experience is required. If you have an interest in mechanics, enjoy practical work, and have experience using tools such as spanners, torque wrenches, or grinders, we'd like to hear from you.
What's on Offer?
Starting salary of £27,000
Structured 12 month training programme
Pay increases at 6 and 12 months
Plenty of overtime available
Overtime paid at 1.5x and 2x rates
Monday to Friday working pattern
Long term career progression within the rail industry
The Role
You'll learn how to inspect, repair, maintain, and refurbish rail freight wagons while working alongside experienced fitters and engineers.
The role is physically demanding and includes mechanical fitting, fault finding, fabrication, repairs, and general wagon maintenance.
What We're Looking For
Interest in mechanics, engineering, vehicles, or machinery
Experience using hand tools such as spanners and torque wrenches
Strong work ethic and positive attitude
Eagerness to learn and develop new skills
Ability to work safely as part of a team
Essential Requirements
Full UK Driving Licence
Ability to pass a pre employment medical
Ability to pass Drugs & Alcohol screening
Apply today and take the first step towards becoming a Mechanical Fitter in the rail industry.
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