24 jobs found in Burton upon Trent

Mechanical Fitter Salary: £20.40ph PAYE raising to £22.55ph PAYE Contract: 6-month contract Shifts: Monday to Thursday 14:30 – 01:00 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 fast‑paced,...

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...

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...

Mechanical Fitter Overview. We are looking for a team of experienced Mechanical Fitter to carry out maintenance, repair, and overhaul work on freight wagons. This role involves mechanical inspection, component replacement, and ensuring all wagons meet required safety and operational standards. Location: Doncaster for 6 months while training, then Burton. (Claim back .30p per mile while on training) Job Type: Contract for 6 months  Hourly rates: Skilled rate is £18.79 PAYE Hours of work: Monday to Thursday. 9 & ¼ hours a day. 37 hours a week. Qualification: Level 3 in engineering discipline for skilled rate or relevant experience for semi-skilled role Key Responsibilities •             Perform routine maintenance, servicing, and overhaul of freight wagons. •             Tasks could include mechanical fitting, inspection, repair brakes, suspension, wheelsets, couplings, and underframe components. •             Working on mechanical and complete repairs to a high standard. •...

Job title: Stores Operatives (Bendi /Fork lift.) Location: Barton Under Needwood Duration: extended contract, likely to go permanent Hours: Monday-Thursday 8am-4.30pm, Friday 8am-1pm - immediate starts. Pay rate: Dependent on experience Our engineering client in Barton Under Needwood is recruiting an experienced Stores Operative for an initial 6-month contract. Requirements: * Counterbalance licence - desirable * Bendi Truck licence essential * Computer literate (Oracle experience desirable) * RF scanner experience essential * Experience with physical inventory and cycle counts * Own transport strongly recommended due to site location The role: You'll be responsible for the day-to-day operation of the stores function. Duties include receiving goods, checking for damage or shortages, moving and storing stock (manually and via FLT), order picking, booking goods in and out, and despatching parts to customers. All stock movements and paperwork are managed through the Oracle...

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 (Raft Fitter) Location: Barton Under Needwood , Staffordshire Duration: Contract (6 months min) Pay Rate: DOE Hours :7am till 4pm Monday to Thursday and 7am till 1pm on a Friday Own transport recommended due to location Our Client based in the Burton on Trent area are looking for Mechanical Fitters for an ongoing contract. Ideal candidates would be experienced HGV fitters / Heavy Plant Fitters with Hydraulic experience Responsibilities: To have a good understanding of vehicle mechanical interfaces and repairs of vehicle components. To be able to install / repair hydraulic systems. To be able to fault find and carry out diagnostic investigation work. Previous engine knowledge would be advantageous. To overhaul of raft components. To be able to understand schematic drawings. To undertake training as and when required. To work within a realistic timeframe. To mentor trainees / apprentices when applicable. To ensure that waste is disposed of in the...

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...

Labourer £15.00 PAYE 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 Labourer to support a busy Rail organisation in Burton upon Trent. This hands-on role involves steam bay cleaning, packing and wrapping parts, operating site equipment, and carrying out general Labouring duties within a regulated engineering environment Key Duties Wash/clean vehicles such as rafts, engines, rafts frames and transmissions using pressured washer equipment Prepare machinery/vehicles for delivery Must be able to pack and shrink wrap products Must be able to assist in site maintenance as needed i.e. litter picking, compact and bale waste Essential Skills Experience working in a fast paced, deadline driven engineering environment You should be able to load and unload materials and equipment across the site Clear focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement Desirable...

Sub Assembler £16.11 PAYE per hour rising to £17.04 after 13 weeks | 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 Sub Assembler to join a busy Machine Shop within a well established rail engineering organisation based in Burton upon Trent. This hands on role involves the disassembly, reassembly and rebuilding of diesel engine sub assemblies, including compressors and water pumps, supporting the production of Cummins and MTU diesel engines to rail industry standards. You will work within a structured engineering environment, rotating across tasks and workstations to support production targets while maintaining safety, quality and housekeeping standards. Key Duties • Disassembly and reassembly of diesel engine components and sub assemblies • Rebuilding compressors, water pumps and other mechanical components • Rotating through multiple workstations to support...

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...

We are currently looking for a Semi-Skilled Fabricator 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 this Semi-Skilled Fabricators role will involve working on the repair and manufacture of copper bus bars for a range of uses. The main duties will include * Measuring materials according to requirements * Marking out * Cutting materials to size using specialist machinery and hand tools such as snips * Drilling using both hand and pillar drills The successful applicants for this semi skiled fabricators role will have some experience in basic metal fabrication and be able to read and understand engineering drawings and work instructions. The ability to use basic hand tools and equipment such as metal saws, pillar drills and band saws is essential Excellent prospects for long term work for...

We are currently looking for experienced Mechanical Fitters to work for one of our clients in Burton on Trent on a temp to perm basis 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 build and assembly of a wide range of components on large special purpose machinery along with some maintenance work. Working from drawings from base materials through to finished product the main duties of this mechanical fitters role will include the following:- * Assembly of smaller components * Building of sub-assemblies and main product * Preparation of finished product for dispatch * Attending various sites to carry out both installation and maintenance duties The ideal candidates must be experienced Mechanical Fitters, preferable having served a recognised apprenticeship and possess relevant...

We are currently looking for a experienced Mechanical Design Engineers 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 theis Mechanical Design Engineers role is both interesting and varied and will include working on the design and creation of large scale fabrications and structures together with associated pipework and equipment. Based in their offices in Burton on Trent, but with a requirement to travel to customers both in the UK and overseas as required, it will include the generation of engineering diagrams, for use on their equipment and will involve working on specific projects from conception to completion. The main duties will include: * 2D and 3D engineering design proposal drawings * General Arrangement drawings * Fabrication details drawings * Pipework layouts and...

Interim Buyer / Procurement Engineer – Process Manufacturer £350 - £400 per day (Ltd Company, Outside IR35) – based in South Derbyshire Contract Length – 6 months This globally recognised business is currently going through an exciting period of growth. This means that delivering high quality product to their customers on time and to budget is integral to their busines. As a result, this company are looking to recruit an Interim Buyer that has the capability to work within manufacturing teams to procure components and raw material at the best price and ensure that they are delivered on time. If you are a Buyer with capability to support and direct a small team with a good amount of manufacturing experience, please apply for this role immediately. You will be responsible for the following: Receive the designs and bill of materials from the design and project engineers. Products that require purchasing are sheet metal, pipework, plate, dished ends, brackets and other ancillary...

Project Manager |  Burton  | 12‑Month Contract The Opportunity – Ford & Stanley are seeking an experienced Project Manager to join the site on a 12‑month contract, supporting a high‑volume engineering programme focused on gearboxes and transmission systems. You will be responsible for overseeing and ensuring delivery from initial scope through to completion, within a technically sensitive rail engineering environment. This is a hands‑on, site‑based role requiring strong coordination, delivery focus, and the ability to manage complex engineering workstreams. Responsibilities – Manage projects end‑to‑end, from definition and planning through execution, delivery, and close‑out Coordinate closely with engineering, production, supply chain, quality, and site teams to drive progress Deliver projects involving gearboxes, drivetrains, and transmission systems, ensuring technical requirements are clearly understood Maintain and update project plans, schedules, actions, and risk...

Matchtech are working with a key client in Derby to support the recruitment of x2 Safety Assurance engineers to work on ETCS projects. These roles are 6 month initial contracts (with potential to extend) offering hybrid working and operating outside IR35. Role Definition This exciting role offers an opportunity to provide technical leadership and innovation within compliance in the context of an ETCS on-board retrofit project. Working as part of a close-knit team, the Safety Assurance Engineer shall be the referent on safety and assurance for the UK specific application of a ETCS On-Board retrofit project. The Safety Assurance Engineer will report to the Safety Assurance Manager. Key Accountabilities Produce and manage safety documentation Safety Management Plan System Definition Project Hazard Record GASC SASC IHA FMECA Support approval process, to obtain APIS for each train class Work directly with the Safety Assurance Manager, the assessors (AsBo, ISA), the Design &...