Mechanical Fitters

Shorterm GroupNorthamptonreedpublished 09/25/2026

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter

Job Location: Kings Heath Depot, Northampton

Shifts: Monday-Friday 07:00 - 17:00

Hourly Rate: £22.73 PAYE / Pre 12 weeks £29.00 Umbrella / Post 12 weeks £30.55 Umbrella

Hours Per Week: 50

Duration: Ongoing

Company Summary:

Working for a leading global provider of mobility solutions for urban interurban, and freight transportation sectors.

Position Summary:

Working at a newly refurbished depot in Northampton working on large-scale overhaul projects, you will be working with a team of Fitters focussed on refitting the interior of train carriages to modernise the fleet.

Responsibilities Include:

  • Use hand tools to drill vehicles to create holes for panels/fixtures and fittings
  • Installation of panelling and vehicle fixtures
  • Collaborate with the quality team to ensure modifications meet design/regulatory standards
  • Use Siemens software/systems to input data and retrieve VMI's
  • Conduct post modification inspections to verify integrity and performance

Person Profile:

  • Experience as a Mechanical Fitter/Vehicle Builder/Modifications Technician
  • NVQ Level 3 within a relevant engineering/mechanical discipline
  • Ideally you will have Rolling Stock experience on either interior modifications or as a mechanical fitter