Fitter

Posted 02/02/26Reference Number: Fitter S25

Fitter

Location: Sheffield (with travel to London, Birmingham, Milton Keynes & occasionally Scotland)
Contract: Temporary
Salary: £17 per hour
Industry: Rail / Depot Maintenance

Job Overview

Concept Recruitment is recruiting for a Fitter to assist the Site Engineer in the maintenance and upkeep of depot equipment used across multiple rail sites. This is a hands-on, mechanical role with some basic electrical work, involving travel to key locations. Ideal candidates will have mechanical experience, a strong safety mindset, and be happy to work across different sites.

Key Responsibilities

Carriage Wash Systems (Depot equipment for washing trains):

• Replace gearboxes, motors, bearings, couplings, and pumps
• Repair and maintain pipework
• Re-brush machines on site and carry out setup works at the Sheffield base
• Perform monthly maintenance visits

Controlled Emission Toilets (Depot equipment for emptying train toilets):

• Conduct monthly maintenance visits
• Clear blockages and service pumps
• Repair/install pipework, valves, sensors, and related components

General Duties:

• Basic electrical tasks, including wiring gearboxes, replacing switches, and simple fault finding
• Adhere to all safety procedures; all PPE supplied
• Travel between sites as required

Key Skills & Requirements

• Proven mechanical experience in maintenance or engineering
• Basic electrical knowledge
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Comfortable with travel across multiple sites
• Good communication skills
• Commitment to safety and following procedures

What’s on Offer

• Temporary employment
• £17 per hour
• Hands-on experience with rail depot equipment
• Opportunity to work across multiple locations and gain diverse maintenance experience
• All required PPE supplied

For more information, contact our Wakefield Office

Telephone: 01924 339462
Email: wakefield@conceptrecruitment.com

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