I am currently looking for a Rail Fitter to be based in Romford on a permanent basis to work on the maintenance, repair and servicing of a fleet of railway vehicles. Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will be joining an established team of Mechanical Technicians and Fitters at one of the UKs leading railway contractors.

Typical duties will include maintaining mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems of the trains. You will be responsible for assessing brakes, wheels, bogies, suspension, interface systems and train protection & warning systems (TPWS) in line with safety critical guidelines.

Ideally, candidates will have previous railway vehicle experience and be qualified to at least NVQ Level 2 within a mechanical or electrical engineering field. You will be required to work Mon-Fri full-time on day shifts and will have the opportunity to earn on top of your basic through weekend work and night shifts.

Requirements:

• Minimum requirement of NVQ Level 2 in Mechanical or Electrical field
• Railway Vehicle Fitting / Maintenance experience
• Knowledge of Hydraulic and Pneumatic systems
• You will be required to undertake a Personal Track Safety (PTS) if not already qualified
• Ability to work using own initiative with minimal supervision
• Acute awareness of health and safety obligations in a safety critical environment

Please apply below or feel free to contact Phil Hutchinson at Critical Project Resourcing on <phone number removed> if you would like further information regarding this position.