Mechanical Electrical Fitter

Electrical Bias Mechanical & Electrical Fitter - Rail Location: Acton Rate: £42 per hour Contract: 6 months Our client, a leading organisation within the rail industry, is seeking an experienced Electrical Bias…

Outside IR35 Business Support
Pay rate £42/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 7 September 2026

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Electrical Bias Mechanical & Electrical Fitter - Rail

Location: Acton
Rate: £42 per hour
Contract: 6 months

Our client, a leading organisation within the rail industry, is seeking an experienced Electrical Bias Mechanical & Electrical Fitter to join their team at Acton Railway Engineering Works, supporting S Stock upgrades.

The Role

Carry out electrical and mechanical fitting, assembly and modification work.

Read and follow detailed work instructions and engineering drawings.

Use hand tools, power tools and workshop equipment.

Carry out electrical installation, wiring and associated fitting work.

Correctly set and use torque wrenches, including witness marking.

Use basic measuring equipment including Vernier calipers and micrometers.

Work with overhead cranes and other workshop equipment, with training provided.

Maintain and modify complex electrical and mechanical systems.

About You

Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification or equivalent.

Previous experience as an Electrical Fitter, Electrical Technician or Mechanical & Electrical Fitter.

Strong electrical fitting/assembly experience with a mechanical aptitude.

Able to read electrical/mechanical drawings and technical instructions.

Rail, rolling stock or heavy engineering experience is highly desirable.

Strong focus on safety, quality and attention to detail.

£42 per hour | 6-month contract | Acton

If you're an Electrical Fitter with strong mechanical skills looking for your next opportunity within the rail industry, apply now.

Disclaimer:

This vacancy is being advertised by either Advanced Resource Managers Limited, Advanced Resource Managers IT Limited or Advanced Resource Managers Engineering Limited ("ARM"). ARM is a specialist talent acquisition and management consultancy. We provide technical contingency recruitment and a portfolio of more complex resource solutions. Our specialist recruitment divisions cover the entire technical arena, including some of the most economically and strategically important industries in the UK and the world today. We will never send your CV without your permission. Where the role is marked as Outside IR35 in the advertisement this is subject to receipt of a final Status Determination Statement from the end Client and may be subject to change

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