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🟢 Actively Hiring · Posted 25d ago ⏳ Closes in 66 days UK Corridor 🛡️ UK Work Eligibility 🏢 FULL_TIME

Mechanical Fitter

Salary Range
£33,000 - £37,000
£2,750 - £3,083 / mo

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Location Base
Hurlford, Scotland
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

About McCulloch Group

McCulloch Group has one purpose – to create the world’s most innovative rail infrastructure solutions. We design and create machines that make the railways safer, generate time and cost efficiencies, and now – with the launch of our first entirely electric product – make the railways greener.

We have a rich history born out of curiosity and searching for a better way of doing things; our services and products are made for rail people, by rail people.

Mechanical Fitter

We are looking to recruit an experienced Mechanical Fitter to be based in Hurlford, Kilmarnock.

Working from engineering drawings and documentation to carry out the manufacture, installation, commissioning, fault diagnosis of hydraulic, and mechanical equipment, primarily railway maintenance equipment.

To deliver high quality, consistent and competent mechanical fitting in accordance with project / company requirements, standards and procedures.

39 hours per week - Mon-Thurs: 7:30am – 16:30 / Fri: 7:30am-12:30

Salary £33,000 -£37,000 (depending on experience)

Key Areas of Responsibility

· Build of all types of railway maintenance equipment.

· Dismantling, inspection, condition assessment and subsequent report on received equipment.

· Fault finding of electromechanical equipment.

· Working within and contributing towards current health & Safety guidelines and site requirements.

· Good team working skills as well as working on own initiative.

· Promote good housekeeping for an efficient working environment.

· Building sub-assemblies to engineering drawings.

· Work on preventative maintenance.

· Trouble shoot and problem solve engineering issues.

· Customer focused approach workload and committed team player.

· Care of tools and all equipment.

Benefits on offer:

  • Company events
  • On-site parking
  • EAP/Wellness Support

Please apply with a CV and covering note explaining why you would be suitable for the role.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Salary: £33,000.00-£37,000.00 per year

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • Wellness programme

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

  • Hurlford, KA1 5DD: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Experience:

  • Fabrication: 1 year (preferred)

Work Location: One location

Reference ID: Mech Fitter March 23

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

1

Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

2

Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Mechanical Fitter roles across McCulloch Group's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £33,000 - £37,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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