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Permanent

Heavy Mechanical Technician

Shorterm Group
Burton-on-trent
money-bag £10000 - £500000 Hourly
Posted: 15 September 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 15 October 2026
Ref: 3176822038

Job title: Heavy Mechanical TechnicianJob location: Burton-On-TrentHourly pay rate: £22.50 Paye / £29.28 UmbrellaHours per week: Average 45 hours per weekShifts: Monday to Friday Days and Nights Industries considered: Rolling Stock, HGV, Plant, Agricultural Engineering, Aviation, Defence RAF, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, and Process Engineering Disciplines considered: Diesel Engine Fitter, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanic, HGV Technician, Aircraft Engineer, Marine Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, and Breakdown Engineer Position Summary:This position will be completing heavy mechanical modifications of Rolling Stock Vehicles 221 and 170 units. You will be expected to complete tasks from written work instruction, including Mechanical strips and refits on components. You will also specifically work on modifications of Heavy Diesel engines. This is a Safety Critical position and is a requirement against the Service Agreement (SA). The position is based on a busy maintenance depot and all applicants would be expected to complete the following: Complete Diesel engine repairs Work from written instruction (VMI) Work from Mechanical Engineering drawings, working to specific measurements Replacing mechanical components to correspond to engineering drawings Work flexibly with a maintenance team Bogie exchange Caliper change Axle changes Traction motors Person Profile/Experience:No previous rail experience required as we will consider applicants that have worked on any of the ..... full job details .....

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