Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Position: 6 x Light Rail / Tram Mechanical Maintenance Fitters

Location: Old Trafford, Manchester, M16

Start Date: 03^rd August 2026

End Date: End of December 2026 (potential to be extended)

Shifts: Monday to Friday / 06:30 - 14:30 hours

Rates:

Pre 12 Weeks: PAYE: £22.00 per hour / Umbrella: £28.07 per hour (Inclusive of 28 days holiday)

Post 12 Weeks: PAYE: £22.00 per hour / Umbrella: £29.45 per hour (Inclusive of 33 days holiday)

Qualification Requirements:

NVQ Level 3 in maintenance / engineering or equivalent. Certificates are required.

Experience Requirements:

• Light Rail, Rolling Stock, Automotive, HGV or large Transportation.
• Knowledge of mechanical maintenance activities within a large multi-disciplined team.
• Proven experience in a large maintenance environment with a focus on safety and following maintenance instructions.

Purpose of the role:

Working as part of the maintenance exam team in a safety critical environment to carry out inspection and repair tasks. Working under the supervision of the tram maintenance team leader and alongside the light rail rolling stock team, the role supports the delivery of the client's maintenance plan by completing maintenance activities as stipulated in the maintenance task instruction.

Key Accountabilities:

• Contribute to the delivery of a high performing team through ensuring objectives, standards and key performance indicators are met.
• Complete tasks trained and competent to do and in a timely manner.
• Ensure all maintenance records are updated on an Asset Management System and paper worksheet.
• Actively take part in safety workshop and briefings.
• Contribute to building and inclusive culture, taking a zero-tolerance approach to behaviours and attitudes that go against the EDI culture, escalating matters to management when appropriate.
• Ensure own health, safety and wellbeing in the workplace, ensuring zero harm principles and just culture are demonstrated in all ways of working.

Duties include and not limited to:

• Interior, Exterior, Roof and Underframe Inspections.
• Suspension Inspections.
• Pantograph Inspections.
• Traction Motor Inspections.
• Brake System Inspection and Testing.
• HVAC Inspections.
• Passenger Door Inspections.

Due to working in a safety critical environment, this role is subject to Drugs & Alcohol testing and Medical.