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Locomotive Fitter
Ford & Stanley Talentwise
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Basford, Cheshire East, United Kingdom
Location
Basford, Cheshire East
Posted
June 20, 2026
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Job Description
Mechanical Fitter
Location: Crewe
Salary: Β£47,147 per year (rising to Β£55,(Apply online only)+)
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off
A fantastic opportunity has opened for a Level 3 qualified Mechanical Fitter with a background in heavy engineering to step into the rail industry and work on some of the most powerful machines on the network.
Your New Opportunity
Join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for keeping heavy diesel locomotives running safely and reliably. In this role, you will:
Carry out mechanical maintenance, repair, and overhaul tasks on locomotives.
Diagnose, investigate, and repair faults across mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems.
Use written maintenance instructions (VMI) and engineering drawings to complete examinations, inspections, and routine servicing.
Every shift offers variety, technical challenge, and the chance to work on impressive large-scale machinery.
The Ideal Candidate...
Location: Crewe
Salary: Β£47,147 per year (rising to Β£55,(Apply online only)+)
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off
A fantastic opportunity has opened for a Level 3 qualified Mechanical Fitter with a background in heavy engineering to step into the rail industry and work on some of the most powerful machines on the network.
Your New Opportunity
Join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for keeping heavy diesel locomotives running safely and reliably. In this role, you will:
Carry out mechanical maintenance, repair, and overhaul tasks on locomotives.
Diagnose, investigate, and repair faults across mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems.
Use written maintenance instructions (VMI) and engineering drawings to complete examinations, inspections, and routine servicing.
Every shift offers variety, technical challenge, and the chance to work on impressive large-scale machinery.
The Ideal Candidate...