Mechanical Fitter
Kilmarnock | Full-Time
Enjoy a 3-day weekend!
You’ll work a compressed 4-day week: Monday to Thursday, 7:00am – 5:00pm
(40 hours total, including a paid 1-hour daily break)
About McCulloch Group
For over three decades, McCulloch Group has been at the forefront of rail infrastructure innovation. Our machines have transformed the way the industry installs and maintains track eliminating manual handling, increasing precision, and boosting productivity.
We design and build the world’s most advanced rail infrastructure solutions, focused on electrification, automation, and cutting edge on-track plant. With a proud heritage in railway engineering and a future powered by technology, we build machines that are safer, faster, and greener for rail people, by rail people.
The Role
We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Fitter to join our team at our Kilmarnock site.
You will work from engineering drawings and technical documentation to carry out:
- Manufacture
- Installation
- Commissioning
- Fault diagnosis
…of hydraulic and mechanical systems, primarily for railway maintenance equipment.
This is a hands-on role where quality, safety, and attention to detail are essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and assemble a range of railway maintenance equipment
- Dismantle, inspect, and assess equipment condition, providing reports where required
- Carry out fault finding on electromechanical systems
- Interpret and work from engineering drawings
- Assemble sub-components and sub-assemblies
- Perform preventative maintenance
- Troubleshoot and resolve engineering issues
- Maintain high standards of health & safety at all times
- Promote good housekeeping and an efficient working environment
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a team
- Maintain a strong customer-focused approach
What We’re Looking For
- Proven experience in a mechanical fitting role
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
- Experience with hydraulic and/or electromechanical systems
- Strong problem-solving and fault-finding skills
- A proactive, team-oriented attitude
- Commitment to quality, safety, and continuous improvement
Why Join McCulloch Group?
· Work on industry-first rail machines
· 33 days annual leave (pro rata)
· Death in Service (x4 salary)
· Salary Sacrifice Pension
· Health Cash Plan & Discounted Health Assessments
· EAP/Wellness Support
· Supportive team culture and clear communication with production and design
How to Apply
If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you.
Please apply with your CV and a short covering note explaining why you’re a good fit for the role.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£43,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Additional leave
- Company pension
- Enhanced maternity leave
- Enhanced paternity leave
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Referral programme
Work Location: In person
