Join our team at Keolis Amey Metrolink (KAM), the largest light rail network in the UK!
Exciting opportunities have arisen to join the dynamic and highly skilled maintenance team behind the scenes at the heart of Manchester’s beloved Metrolink network. We are looking for passionate and hands-on Mechanical Maintenance Fitters to support and strengthen team capacity and contribute to the effective delivery of key priorities.
The successful Mechanical Maintenance Fitter(s) will carry out routine maintenance activities on the iconic M5000 Trams, and your contribution will play a vital role in keeping one of the UK’s most renowned transport systems running smoothly.
This is a temporary assignment for a period of five months.
Why Join Us?
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Be part of a team that keeps Manchester moving
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Work on cutting-edge tram systems
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Collaborate with passionate professionals
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Grow your skills in a supportive environment
If you’re ready to make a real difference and take pride in your work, we’d love to hear from you!
Key accountabilities will include
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Hands-on Maintenance - You’ll help care for our tram assets by following detailed maintenance instructions
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Carry out routine inspection and repairs on our trams including:
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Interior and exterior inspections
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Gearbox oil sampling
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Cleaning and inspections of brake resistors, pantographs, passenger doors and more
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Safety First - You’ll actively take part in safety briefings and workshops, helping to create a culture where everyone looks out for each other.
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Quality Work - You’ll carry out tasks to the highest standards, following our maintenance guidelines to ensure the fleet stays reliable and ready.
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Keep Records Spot-On - You’ll make sure our asset management records—both paper and digital—are accurate, up-to-date, and easy to follow.
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You’ll only take on tasks you’re trained and confident to complete, helping us maintain a safe and professional working environment.
What you’ll bring:
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Educated to NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline / Advanced modern apprenticeship
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Knowledge of maintenance activities within a large multi-disciplined team
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Experience in a large maintenance environment with a focus on safety and completing maintenance activities to plan
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Excellent attention to detail and able to follow instructions
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Work as part of a highly motivated team to deliver maintenance requirements on time
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Good knowledge of IT systems including the Microsoft applications
What we will offer you:
- £20 - £22 per hour depending on experience
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Temporary, Full-time, Monday – Friday 06:30 – 14:30
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Free Tram Travel for you on the Metrolink Network
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The closing date for applications: Friday 17th July 2026
Depending on the level of applications for this role we may close the advert earlier, therefore we encourage you to submit your application early.
Our Commitment to you:
At KAM, we celebrate the diversity of our customers, communities, and colleagues, and strive for a workforce which is equitable, inclusive and representative of the communities we serve and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, and sexual orientation to apply. We look forward to receiving your application.
We live our values of “We Care, We Commit, We Imagine” through our behaviours and we strongly believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and create an environment where individuals can imagine that anything is possible. We care about our people, and we fully commit to creating an inclusive environment where our people feel valued, respected and empowered to thrive.
To ensure you are given the best opportunity to succeed in the recruitment process, please let us know if you will require any support or reasonable adjustments. You can contact our team here [email protected].
What we will need to check:
If you are successful, we will refer you to our recruitment agency partner complete several pre-employment checks prior to you starting. These include.
- Proof of address.
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Evidence of right to work in the UK.
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References from previous employment or studies from the last 3 years
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Pre-employment medical (level subject to role).
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Criminal Records self-declaration check, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).
KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM) is the largest light rail network in the UK. Growing and evolving since first opening in 1992. Metrolink have so far expanded to 103km of track, 99 stops and 147 trams, with a target of 52 million yearly passengers by the end of 2022.
We recognise and celebrate the diversity of our customers, communities and colleagues and strive for a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and society at large.
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