Mechanical Fitter

Join the passionate Team Building Tomorrow's Trains!

Ford & Stanley Talentwise are on the lookout for passionate and driven Mechanical Technicians to drive forward the assembly of cutting-edge rolling stock vehicles for CAF UK. Be part of an exciting new era in rail, working on next-generation rail vehicles at a state-of-the-art production facility in Newport, Wales.

What’s in It for You?

• Innovation at its finest: You’ll be assembling and fitting brand-new mechanical components to purpose-built trams that are shaping the future of public transport.
• Team spirit: Join a collaborative crew where your skills, ideas, and energy are valued. This is your chance to grow with like-minded professionals in a fast-paced, tech-forward environment.
• Career-boosting experience: Hands-on exposure to advanced electrical systems, using top-tier tools and equipment on an impressive production line.

Shift Patterns / Hours:

• Days: Monday to Thursday 7AM-4PM, Friday 7AM-1PM
• Shifts: Monday to Thursday 6AM-3PM or 2PM-11PM, Friday 6AM-11AM or 2PM-7PM

Contract Length: 6 months +
Location: Newport, Wales

Key Role and Responsibilities:
The Assembly Operative is a member of a team responsible for carrying out various assembly procedures, including fitting components across Mechanical tasks within a Production environment to achieve the fully built vehicle.

• Follows specifications and other appropriate instructions and/or procedures to accurately assemble components on a train using a variety of tools and equipment.
• Carry out lean production activities.
• Record and report faults to relevant areas of production.
• Ensure all records (manual and digital) are completed correctly and on time.

The Candidate:
The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, with a willingness to learn and the ability to adapt quickly to new surroundings. You will have a background in heavy engineering and a Mechanical skillset.

Essentials:

• Ability to read and work to Mechanical Drawings.
• High attention to detail and ability to perform repetitive tasks well.
• Able to use a variety of machines and hand tools.
• Able to work autonomously as well as part of a team.
• Knowledge and experience in promoting safe working practices in a safety-critical workplace.
• Able to maintain accurate records.

Desirables:

• NVQ Level 3 or relevant professional experience.

About Ford & Stanley Group:

Ford & Stanley Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership, and occupational mental fitness.

Ford & Stanley Group Ltd is a Disability Confident Committed employer and is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an ongoing basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.