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
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.
Trainee Mechanical Fitter in Grangemouth employer: Ford
Join a leading employer in the rail industry, where as a Mechanical Fitter in Leeds, you will be part of a highly skilled engineering team dedicated to maintaining powerful locomotives. With competitive salaries starting at £47,147 and opportunities for significant earnings growth through technical training and additional responsibilities, this role offers not only financial rewards but also a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development and stability. Experience a dynamic work environment with varied challenges and the chance to enhance your skills while contributing to essential transport services.
