Bench Fitter​/Assembler

Bench Fitter / Assembler
📍 Crawley, West Sussex
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Start Date:

16 February 2026
Contract Details

* Pay Rate: £17.15 per hour PAYE or £21.88 Umbrella

* Hours:

50 hours per week

* Shift Pattern:
Day shifts

* Working Hours:

07:00 - 17:00, Monday to Friday

* Contract Length: 12-36 months (long-term opportunity)
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The Opportunity
Our client is a leading provider of rail maintenance services, supporting one of the UK's largest and busiest passenger fleets. Based at a modern, well-equipped maintenance depot in Crawley, this role offers a stable, long-term contract within a professional and well-organised working environment.
The site benefits from excellent tooling, modern facilities, ample on-site parking, and welfare amenities including a kitchen and on-site food outlet.
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The Role
We are currently recruiting an experienced Bench Fitter / Assembler to support HVAC component maintenance activities. Working in accordance with Vehicle Maintenance Instructions (VMI), the successful candidate will be responsible for the strip-down, refurbishment, reassembly, and testing of train HVAC fan units.

Key Responsibilities:

* Strip, clean, and overhaul train HVAC fan units

* Complete detailed disassembly to component level in line with VMI

* Clean, inspect, and measure sacrificial components

* Ensure parts availability to support efficient reassembly

* Reassemble and functionally test completed units

* Update stock and inventory records via the Stores system

* Accurately complete all required documentation

* Maintain high standards of housekeeping and tool control

* Report tooling, parts, or process issues to the Supervisor

* Work in full compliance with Health & Safety requirements
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Candidate Profile
To be considered, candidates should meet the following criteria:

* NVQ Level 2 (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline

* Previous experience in bench fitting and/or mechanical assembly

* Background in Rail, Automotive, Aerospace, Defence, or similar engineering environments

* Able to commute within one hour of Crawley

* Comfortable working independently and as part of a team

* Physically fit, as the workshop spans approximately 300 metres
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Compliance Requirements
All successful applicants will be required to pass:

* A rail-related medical assessment

* A drugs and alcohol screening

Please note:

our client operates a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding drugs and alcohol in the workplace.
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How to Apply

If you are an experienced Bench Fitter or Assembler looking for a long-term contract, stable hours, and a professional rail maintenance environment, we would like to hear from you.
📩 Apply today or contact us for further details.

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