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Job at Genesee & Wyoming in Crewe, Cheshire East

Mechanical & Electrical Fitter Opportunity at Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd

For aspiring and experienced Mechanical & Electrical Fitters, Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd presents an exciting opportunity to join a leading force in the UK's intermodal and heavy haul rail freight sector. As the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, and an award-winning company (Rail Freight Company of the Year at the 2025 Multimodal Awards), Freightliner offers a dynamic and stable environment for career growth.

Key Advantages for Candidates:

  • Career Progression: Freightliner is deeply committed to fostering employee growth. You can expect considerable career progression opportunities within an established and expanding organization.
  • Award-Winning Environment: Be part of a company recognized for its excellence and innovation. This provides a stimulating and rewarding work atmosphere.
  • Comprehensive Benefits: Beyond competitive pay, Freightliner offers a fantastic final-salary pension scheme, enhanced maternity and paternity pay, and a life assurance scheme.
  • Work-Life Balance Support: A range of benefits are available to enhance your work and home life, including reimbursements for health treatments and savings on new cars, demonstrating a commitment to employee wellbeing.
  • Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion: As a proud WORK180 endorsed employer for women, Freightliner champions diversity and a supportive work culture for all employees.
  • Industry Leadership: Gain valuable experience working with locomotives for the UK's largest intermodal logistics operator, a company with extensive operations across the UK and Europe.

Key Considerations for Your Career Path:

  • Location: This role is based at the Crewe Vehicle Maintenance Facility (CVMF).
  • Shift Work: The Crewe VMF operates a 24/7 shift roster. A flexible approach to working hours is essential, with the pattern being 2 days (6am - 6pm) / 2 nights (6pm - 6am) / 4 rest days.
  • Essential Requirements: On your first day, a commitment to safe working practices, proven experience (apprenticeship or time-served), and demonstrable skills in electrical and/or mechanical maintenance activities are expected.
  • Desirable Experience: While not mandatory, knowledge of rolling stock would be a significant advantage.
  • Safety Focus: A strong emphasis is placed on adhering to health & safety regulations and company engineering standards and procedures.
  • Pre-Employment Checks: The position is subject to standard pre-employment checks, including references, medical, drug & alcohol screening, and a DBS background check.

This role offers a fantastic chance to build a rewarding career in a vital industry. If you are a skilled and dedicated Mechanical & Electrical Fitter looking for an employer that values its people and invests in their future, this opportunity with Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd could be the perfect next step in your professional journey.

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