Dual Skilled Fitter in Ipswich

Ganymede Solutions Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job description

Mechanical Fitter

Location: Ipswich

Salary: Competitive DOE plus company benefits

Permanent (Full-Time)

Are you a mechanical fitter looking for your next challenge in the rolling stock industry? Are you passionate about hands-on engineering where improving reliability is at the forefront?

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a large UK based rolling stock company in the East of England.

Ganymede Solutions specialise in recruiting the best technical, engineering talent, and providing complete workforce solutions to help build and maintain infrastructure and transportation for a wide range of UK clients.

The Role

We are currently recruiting for a mechanically biased fitter to join the existing team, carrying out light maintenance and repairs on rolling stock. In this role as a Mechanical Fitter, you will be responsible for performing fault finding and diagnostics across both mechanical and electrical systems, with a strong focus on mechanical skills. Your day-to-day tasks will involve carrying out light maintenance and repairs, including the replacement of driver seats, window wipers, windscreens, lights, headlamps, air hoses, braking systems, and pneumatics.

You will also be conducting service exams and routine fleet maintenance, ensuring all work meets safety and industry standards. Additionally, you will work closely with trainers and team members, gaining support to further develop and enhance your skills in key areas of maintenance and diagnostics.

Salary & Benefits

Competitive, DOE

Final salary pension

31 days holiday including bank holidays

Incentivised development and training programme

About You

If you are looking for the next step in your career and this role interests you, here is what you will need to be considered for the Mechanical Fitter position:

1. A strong mechanical background, particularly with experience in heavy machinery or vehicles backgrounds (e.g., rolling stock, HGVs, plant, or aerospace industries).
2. A solid understanding of pneumatics, braking systems, and hydraulics.
3. The ability to work effectively within a team environment.

As this role is based in a highly safety-critical environment, all candidates will be required to complete pre-employment checks, including a medical assessment and drug & alcohol screening and DBS.

This is a 3-shift pattern with opportunity for overtime available.

Next Steps

After applying for the Mechanical Fitter role, your CV will be reviewed and if suitable we will be in touch within a 48-hour time frame. Successful candidates will be required to attend a medical, drug & alcohol test and provide the correct eligibility to work documents.

If you are interested in this Mechanical Fitter position, press “APPLY” or send your CV to [e-mail]

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.