Night Shift Fitter/Maintainer

  • Shorterm Group
  • Retford, Nottinghamshire
  • Jul 29, 2025
Full time Trades & Services

Job Description

Job title: Night Shift Fitter/ Maintainer
Job location: Retford, Nottinghamshire
Pay Rate: 42,525
Shifts: Nights, flexible start and finish times
Start date: ASAP

Client Summary:
Working for a global supplier for railway track maintenance and construction. With a broad range of high-quality equipment, cutting-edge technology, and worldwide support, covering virtually all major aspects of track maintenance and construction.

Position Summary:
Carry out night shift fitter cover on the Mobile Maintenance Train.
Maximise machine availability.
To operate the OTM as required.
To complete maintenance and breakdown repairs as required

Technical Skills:
Basic knowledge & understanding in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems & ability to work under instruction.
IT literate including basic knowledge of Microsoft systems.
Calibration & understanding of rail plant operating systems.
Risk assessing.
Role requirements
Full valid driving licence
Basic understanding of Health & Safety, relevant to the role
Written & verbal communication skills
Competent in current maintenance standards

Key Responsibilities:
Report any defects found on machine & carry out repairs within required competency level for the role, as directed.
Undertake maintenance activities in accordance with the Vehicle Maintenance Instruction (VMI)
Operate machine equipment on site as required by the planned work.
Offer mechanical support during nightshift operation.

Person Specification:
A strong mechanical background is required.
People from HGV / large engine's / rolling stock assembly / REME / automation etc. backgrounds ideal.
Understanding of engines / hydraulics / pneumatics in plant or heavy good ideal.
Good attitude and willing to work flexibly.
NVQ Level 2 (or similar in engineering)
Current PTS - Highly Desirable

All tools and PPE will be provided.

PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION.

For more information about this role and how to apply please send your CV or call on the details below.

Contact information
Bradley Bayliss
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