184 jobs found in Burton upon Trent

Mechanical Fitter £16.72 per hour | 6 month contract Burton upon Trent Days only with early Friday finish Hours: 07:00 to 16:00 Monday to Thursday 07:00 to 13:00 Friday The Role We are recruiting a Mechanical Fitter to support a busy Fuel Shop operation based in Burton upon Trent. This is a hands on position within a regulated engineering environment, focused on the inspection, installation, testing, fault finding and maintenance of fuel systems and associated test equipment supporting engine testing activity. Key Duties Fault find and diagnose fuel system issues linked to testing operations Install, inspect and repair fuel systems and associated components Test fuel pumps and injectors, accurately recording results Carry out routine and preventative maintenance on test rigs Essential Skills Experience working in a fast paced, deadline driven engineering environment Good knowledge of fuel system components including pumps and injectors Clear focus on safety, quality and...

Mechanical Fitter   We are currently recruiting an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our engineering team based in Barton‑under‑Needwood. This is an opportunity to work on complex, heavy mechanical systems.   The Role: As a Fitter, you will be responsible for the stripping, rebuilding, and overhaul of heavy mechanical assemblies used within the rail industry. The role requires a hands-on, methodical approach with a strong focus on quality and safety.   Key Responsibilities: Strip down, inspect, and survey mechanical units Rebuild and assemble components to engineering specifications Working on transmission and gear boxes Overhaul and test mechanical systems including: Fluid couplings Rail transmissions Torque-limiting couplings Identify wear, faults, and required repairs Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales Maintain accurate documentation and adhere to health & safety procedures   Working Hours: 40 hours per week Monday –...

Mechanical Fitter Salary: £17.00ph PAYE raising to £18.79ph PAYE Contract: 6-month contract Shifts: Monday to Thursday 07:00 – 16:00 Friday 07:00 - 13:00 Location: Burton upon Trent The Role We are currently seeking Mechanical Fitter's to join a team at Barton under Needwood. This is a hands‑on role focused on carrying out servicing, overhauls and associated mechanical repairs on rail vehicles. You will work as part of a skilled team, delivering high‑quality mechanical work safely, efficiently and in line with engineering specifications. Key Responsibilities Carry out mandatory servicing and mechanical repairs on rail vehicle systems and components. Understand and work effectively with vehicle mechanical interfaces. Install, maintain and repair hydraulic systems. Carry out fault finding and diagnostic investigations to identify and rectify defects. Essential: Proven experience in a mechanical fitting, maintenance or overhaul environment. Ability to work effectively in a...

Job Title: Bench Fitter / Mechanical Fitter Location: Burton upon Trent Shift: Days only Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 4:00pm Friday: 7:00am - 1:00pm Salary: DOE Duration: Contract role, minimum 6 months + may go permanent. Start Date: Immediate Client Overview Our client is a leading manufacturer and front-line supplier of powertrain products across the UK and Ireland. Their areas of expertise include engine overhaul, final drive overhaul, and locomotive refurbishment within the rail sector. Role Overview We are recruiting a Hydraulics Fitter to support ongoing rail projects at the Burton upon Trent site. This is a bench-based role working as part of a team, stripping and rebuilding mechanical and hydraulic systems on locomotive rafts and transmissions. Key Responsibilities * Strip down engines, transmissions, and mechanical components for overhaul * Build and rebuild transmissions and raft assemblies within the rail industry * Fit refurbished...

Panel Wirer Salary: £17.00ph PAYE Contract: 6-months contract Location: Burton Upon Trent Hours: 40 hours per week The Role Are you an experienced Panel Wirer or Harness Builder with a background in automotive or rail systems? This is an excellent opportunity for a Panel Wirer to join a well‑established production environment within a globally recognised engineering organisation, supporting the manufacture and repair of high‑quality electrical harnesses and assemblies. This role is ideal for a practical, safety‑focused Panel Wirer who takes pride in producing work to drawing and instruction, thrives in a fast‑paced production setting, and values quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement. Key Responsibilities Manufacture conduit and concentric layered electrical harnesses to current drawings and instructions Inspect, test, and repair electrical harnesses, control cabinets, power packs, and transmission systems Diagnose and identify unfair wear and tear, escalating repair...

Engine Builder  £17 per hour Paye Monday - Thursday 7am - 4pm. Friday 7am - 1pm Overtime available 6 month Contract The Role We are currently recruiting Engine Builders to support rail industry operations based in Burton-on-Trent. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-quality engineering environment, carrying out the rebuild and assembly of rail engine components, while maintaining strict safety and quality standards. This is a hands on role and involves the reassembly and rebuilding of diesel engines, supporting the production of Cummins and MTU diesel engines to rail industry standards. Key Responsibilities As an Engine Builder, your duties will include: Stripping and rebuilding mechanical engines in line with work instructions Working accurately to OEM manuals and technical documentation Reading and interpreting assembly specifications to plan and complete build activities Verifying part conformity against stock lists using measuring equipment such as...

We are looking for an experienced Manual Machinist on a temp to perm basis in the Burton on Trent area. Salary: up to £16ph Hours: Monday to Thursday 6am - 3pm or 7am - 4pm | Friday 6am - 11am or 7am - 12 noon Overtime available. Your responsibilities include: · Set up and run machines to meet customer specifications · Read and interpret engineering drawings and ensure parts are manufactured in line with quality requirements · Use manual measuring equipment such as verniers, calipers, micrometres, etc, to ensure parts meet customer requirements About you: · Ideally experienced using Centre Lathes - Colchester, TRENS, Harrison | Capstan Lathes - Herbert and Vertical / Horizontal Borers - Webster Bennett / Union BFT · Proven machining experience · Ability to read engineering drawings · Able to measure and inspect your own work · General engineering experience is welcome but not essential · Confidence in performing self-inspection of parts using manual measuring...

Job Title: Engine Stripper / Strip Operatives. Day shift: Monday to Friday: 7:00am- 4pm and 7am to 1pm on Friday. Temp to perm Hours: 40 hours per week Location: Barton Under Needwood Job Overview We are currently seeking an Engine Stripper to join our Engine Strip & Transmission team at our Barton Under Needwood site. The role involves dismantling and reassembling engines in line with manufacturer standards and warranty requirements. The ideal candidate will have mechanical experience and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment. Key Responsibilities * Dismantle mechanical components of engines in accordance with instructions * Collect new parts and distribute them to the correct engines or machinery * Jet wash engines after final checks prior to dispatch * Carry out any other reasonable duties as instructed by the manager in support of company objectives * Work in accordance with all 5S activities * Report any near misses * Ensure waste is disposed of...

Job Title: Bench Fitter / Mechanical Fitter Location: Burton upon Trent Shift: Days only Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 4:00pm Friday: 7:00am - 1:00pm Salary: DOE Duration: Contract role, minimum 6 months + may go permanent. Start Date: Immediate Client Overview Our client is a leading manufacturer and front-line supplier of powertrain products across the UK and Ireland. Their areas of expertise include engine overhaul, final drive overhaul, and locomotive refurbishment within the rail sector. Role Overview We are recruiting a Hydraulics Fitter to support ongoing rail projects at the Burton upon Trent site. This is a bench-based role working as part of a team, stripping and rebuilding mechanical and hydraulic systems on locomotive rafts and transmissions. Key Responsibilities * Strip down engines, transmissions, and mechanical components for overhaul * Build and rebuild transmissions and raft assemblies within the rail industry * Fit refurbished...

Engine Stripper  Location: Burton-on-Trent Contract Type: 6 month contract Rate: £15.60 per hour PAYE Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday: 7:00am – 4:00pm Friday: 7:00am – 1:00pm About the Role We are currently recruiting Engine Strippers to support rail industry operations based in Burton-on-Trent. This is an excellent opportunity to work in a high-quality engineering environment, focusing on the strip-down of rail engine assemblies and components in line with strict safety, quality, and production standards. You will become part of an experienced and supportive engineering team, playing a key role in preparing engines and components for inspection, overhaul, and rebuild within the rail sector. Key Responsibilities As an Engine Stripper, your duties will include: Stripping down rail engine assemblies and mechanical components in line with work instructions Working accurately to OEM manuals, engineering drawings, and technical documentation Identifying, labelling, and...

Engine Builder – Rail Industry Location: Burton-on-Trent Contract: Temporary to Permanent  Hours of Work: Monday to Thursday: 7:00am – 4:00pm Friday: 7:00am – 1:00pm About the Role We are currently recruiting Engine Builders to support rail industry operations based in Burton-on-Trent. This is an excellent opportunity to work within a high-quality engineering environment, carrying out the strip-down, rebuild and assembly of rail engine components, while maintaining strict safety and quality standards. You will join a supportive and skilled engineering team, committed to excellence, continuous improvement, and safe working practices within the rail sector. Key Responsibilities As an Engine Builder, your duties will include: Stripping and rebuilding mechanical engine components in line with work instructions Working accurately to OEM manuals and technical documentation Reading and interpreting assembly specifications to plan and complete build activities Verifying part...

Hydraulic Fitter Salary: £17 per hour PAYE ,rising to £18.79 PAYE from week 13 onwards Contract: 6-month contract  Shifts: Mon – Thurs 07:00 – 16:00, Friday 07:00 – 13:00 Location: Barton Under Needwood  The Role We are currently seeking a Hydraulic Fitter to join our team at Burton-Upon-Trent. This is a hands‑on role focused on carrying out servicing, overhauls and associated mechanical repairs on hydraulic components within rail. You will work as part of a skilled team, delivering high‑quality mechanical work safely, efficiently and in line with engineering specifications. Key Responsibilities Carry out mandatory servicing and mechanical repairs on rail vehicle systems and components. Complete fault finding down to component levels. Install, maintain, fitting and repair hydraulic pumps, motors and hydraulic components. Carry out quality inspections to all of the assembly stages. Essential: Proven experience in a mechanical fitting, maintenance or overhaul environment....

Parts Cleaner Salary: £14 per hour Paye rate  Contract: 6-month contract  Shifts: Mon – Thurs 07:00 – 16:00, Friday 07:00 – 13:00 Location: Burton-Upon-Trent The Role We are currently seeking a Parts Cleaner to join our team at Burton-Upon-Trent This is a hands‑on role cleaning and preparing engines, transmissions and raft parts using manual tools to complete cleaning. You will work as part of a team, completing cleaning and inspections to components. Key Responsibilities Carry out mandatory cleaning and preparation of engines and components. Use relevant hand tools to complete cleaning and inspections to mechanical components. Disassemble parts for deep cleaning and re-assembly. Understand the production schedule, to ensure parts are cleaned on time. Essential: Proven experience in an inspection and engineering cleaning role. Ability to work effectively in a fast‑paced, detail driven environment. Strong understanding of mechanical systems and component inspections and...

Job Title: Bench Fitter / Mechanical Fitter Location: Burton upon Trent Shift: Days only Hours: 40 hours per week Monday to Thursday: 7:00am - 4:00pm Friday: 7:00am - 1:00pm Salary: DOE Duration: Contract role, minimum 6 months + may go permanent. Start Date: Immediate Client Overview Our client is a leading manufacturer and front-line supplier of powertrain products across the UK and Ireland. Their areas of expertise include engine overhaul, final drive overhaul, and locomotive refurbishment within the rail sector. Role Overview We are recruiting a Hydraulics Fitter to support ongoing rail projects at the Burton upon Trent site. This is a bench-based role working as part of a team, stripping and rebuilding mechanical and hydraulic systems on locomotive rafts and transmissions. Key Responsibilities * Strip down engines, transmissions, and mechanical components for overhaul * Build and rebuild transmissions and raft assemblies within the rail industry * Fit refurbished...

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter Location: Barton Under Needwood, Staffordshire Duration: Contract ( 3 months min) Rate:TBC Working Hours: * Monday to Thursday - 07:00 to 16:00 * Friday - 07:00 to 13:00 * Overtime is available. We are currently recruiting for a number of Mechanical Fitters for contract work based in Barton-Under-Needwood working for a large engineering company. Own transport is recommended due to the location. Key Duties & Responsibilities: * Responsible for ensuring your own health and safety and that of others and promoting a positive health and safety culture within the workplace * Ensure all Health and safety obligations are met, and company policies are adhered to * Report any safety concerns, hazard observations, accidents and incidents by the end of that shift to allow full investigation and prevent re-occurrence * Ensure activities and associated actions and measures taken do not endanger but assist with the upkeep and maintaining the company's ISO...

Job Title: Mechanical Fitter Location: Barton Under Needwood, Staffordshire Duration: Contract ( 3 months min) Rate:TBC Working Hours: * Monday to Thursday - 07:00 to 16:00 * Friday - 07:00 to 13:00 * Overtime is available. We are currently recruiting for a number of Mechanical Fitters for contract work based in Barton-Under-Needwood working for a large engineering company. Own transport is recommended due to the location. Key Duties & Responsibilities: * Responsible for ensuring your own health and safety and that of others and promoting a positive health and safety culture within the workplace * Ensure all Health and safety obligations are met, and company policies are adhered to * Report any safety concerns, hazard observations, accidents and incidents by the end of that shift to allow full investigation and prevent re-occurrence * Ensure activities and associated actions and measures taken do not endanger but assist with the upkeep and maintaining the company's ISO...

Job Title: CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector – Process Pipework Location: Burton area Job Summary: We are looking for a certified CSWIP 3.1 Welding Inspector to support quality assurance activities on process pipework projects. The role involves visual inspection of welds to ASME and BS EN standards, borescope examination of internal welds, and oversight of welder qualifications and documentation. Key Responsibilities: * Perform visual welding inspections on process pipework in accordance with ASME and BS EN standards. * Conduct borescope inspections to assess internal weld quality and integrity. * Verify and maintain welder qualifications and ensure compliance with project specifications. * Prepare and manage inspection reports, welding records, and traceability documentation. * Collaborate with welding teams and quality personnel to resolve non-conformances. * Support continuous improvement and ensure adherence to safety and quality procedures. Qualifications &...

We are currently looking for experienced Fabricator/Welders to work for one of our clients in Burton on Trent The client is a market-leading manufacturer of specialist equipment to a range of industry sectors including heavy engineering and aerospace. Due to the specialist nature of the products the work is both interesting and varied and will involve the fabrication of large metal structures, working from engineering drawings, from base materials through to finished product and will include the following:- * Marking out * Metal preparation * Cutting * Bending * Assembly * Welding The work will mostly involve the fabrication of carbon steel and stainless steel and may involve some pipe work as well as plate. The ideal candidates must be experienced Fabricators ideally with some pipefitting experience. The ability to carry out MIG welding to a high standard is essential. Experience of TIG and MMA welding would also be useful. Previous experience of working on the...

We are currently looking for Semi-Skilled/Skilled Mechanical Fitters to work with one of our clients in Burton on Trent The client is a well-established and world leader in the manufacturer of specialist electrical equipment for a variety of applications worldwide Working alongside the client’s own staff the role will include working on the installation of a range of components and will involve all aspects of basic mechanical fitting. The work will be on a day shift basis Applicants must have a proven track record in a similar role and have some previous technical or engineering experience Previous experience of machine building or assembly would be advantageous. This is an ongoing long-term contract for the right candidate. Global Recruitment Services Ltd are a Recruitment Business based in the East Midlands For more information and to apply please email your CV to us

We are currently looking for experienced Panel Wirers to work for of our clients on a temp to perm basis The company is a well-respected world leader in the manufacturer of specialist electrical equipment for a variety of applications worldwide. Based in their workshop near Burton on Trent the work will involve working on the repair and refurbishment of used equipment and the main duties will include all aspects of electrical wiring/assembly ranging from control panels, sub-assemblies/frames through to smaller component installation. The successful applicants have a proven track record in a similar role ideally with a recognised relevant qualification although this is not essential. The ability to read and understand schematic diagrams is essential. Previous experience of machine building or assembly would be advantageous. This is a temp to perm role Global Recruitment Services Ltd are a Recruitment Business based in the East Midlands For more information and to apply please email...