Freightliner
Mechanical & Electrical Fitter
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Mechanical & Electrical Fitter
Mechanical & Electrical Fitter – Freightliner Limited
Location: Crewe VMF (Vehicle Maintenance Facility) Salary: £47,147 per annum Employer: Freightliner (WORK180 endorsed employer)
About the Role
Freightliner is one of the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operators and a leading provider of rail freight solutions, connecting major ports and inland terminals across the UK and Europe. The company has a proud heritage, including being voted Rail Freight Company of the Year at the 2025 Multimodal Awards.
We’re looking for a multi-skilled Mechanical & Electrical Fitter to join our team at Freightliner Limited, where we maintain locomotives at our Crewe Vehicle Maintenance Facility (CVMF). This role is critical to ensuring our railway operations run safely, efficiently, and reliably.
Who Are We Looking For?
On your first day, you must demonstrate the following:
- Commitment to safe working practices in a 24/7 operational environment
- Experience via an apprenticeship or time served, preferably in maintenance
- Mechanical and/or electrical maintenance experience
- Rolling stock knowledge (advantageous)
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Your profile should align with our culture of safety, reliability, and continuous development.
Key Responsibilities
- Strict adherence to health & safety policies, safety standards, and company procedures.
- Ensuring Freightliner’s engineering standards are followed consistently.
- Performing routine maintenance, fault-finding, and repair of locomotives within approved schedules.
- Accurate completion of all documentation related to locomotive inspections, maintenance, and repair.
- Maintaining high standards of housekeeping to ensure a clean and risk-free environment.
- Supporting teamwork in a multidisciplinary setting.
The role operates on a rotating 24/7 shift roster:
- Day shifts: 6 AM – 6 PM
- Night shifts: 6 PM – 6 AM
- 4 rest days (off)
Flexibility to adhere to this schedule is a prerequisite.
Benefits of the Role
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We recognise the value of our people and offer:
- Competitive salary: £47,147 p/a
- Excellent final-salary pension following a qualifying period
- Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
- Life assurance scheme
- Flexible benefits to support work-life balance, including:
- Health treatment reimbursements
- Savings via company schemes
A strong focus on career development and providing a supportive, inclusive work culture.
Further Commitments
Before starting, you will undergo:
- Pre-employment checks (job references, medical assessment, D&A screening)
- DBS background check (the role has direct access to operational assets)
We invite motivated, trustworthy candidates who aspire to grow with us. Equally, we’ll help you reach your potential—gaining certification, training, and opportunities as part of a winning team.
Ready for Change?
Undertake this rewarding career step within rail freight’s most awarded provider. Apply today! We look forward to welcoming you.
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