Electrical Fitter

Ford & Stanley Talentwise
Inverness
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Contract Electrical Fitter – Inverness£30 per hour Ltd (Outside IR35) | £80 per shift for accommodation7-Week Contract | Average 40 Hours per WeekStart Date: Monday 31st March 2025Ford and Stanley are seeking an Electrical Fitter with rail experience for a 7-week contract in Inverness, starting 31st March 2025. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of an exciting project that will help revolutionize passenger experiences by enhancing train-to-shore communication and providing better Wi-Fi for passengers.Key Responsibilities:Installing cutting-edge satellite technology on a fleet of trains.Ensuring the latest systems are integrated to improve train-to-shore communication and Wi-Fi quality.Performing work on vehicle roofs, so experience working at heights is essential.Reading and interpreting technical drawings to execute precise installations.The Ideal Candidate:Previous experience working in the rail industry, particularly with rolling stock.Experience installing Wi-Fi systems is a plus but not essential.Ability to work at heights is required for roof installations.Strong understanding of technical drawings and the ability to follow them accurately.Why Join?Competitive pay: £30 per hour Ltd (Outside IR35), with £80 per shift for accommodation.Work on an innovative project that enhances passenger experience across the rail network.Join a dynamic team and contribute to a key development in the rail industry.If you're an Electrical Fitter ready to take on a new challenge starting on 31st March 2025, we want to hear from you!To learn more about this exciting opportunity, contact Ford and Stanley today. Let us help you achieve #betterworkdays!About Ford & Stanley GroupFord & Stanley Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership, and occupational mental fitness.Ford & Stanley Group Ltd is a Disability Confident Committed employer and is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy

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