Maintenance Assistant

3 weeks ago


Wakefield West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Shorterm Group Full time

Job title: Maintenance Assistant
Job location: Crofton, Wakefield
Shift Pattern: Mon - Fri, Days & Nights
Hours per week: 40 hours average
Rate: £18.64 PAYE / £23.69 Umbrella
Duration: Ongoing contract
Start date: ASAP
Industries considered: Automotive, Rolling Stock, Aerospace.
Disciplines considered: Mechanically biased, HGV Technician, Ex Forces Mechanical Technician - Tanks/Excavator, Heavy Plant Technician - JCB/HGV/TRAINS

Company Summary:
A global leader in the Rolling Stock industry. This Depot focuses on the servicing and maintenance of in-service Rolling Stock fleets over a 24/7 dynamic operation and currently require a Maintenance Assistant to join the team.

Position Summary:
You will be working under your own initiative as a member of a wider team, to carry out routine maintenance, repair and basic fault-finding work on the DEMU Rolling Stock fleets.

Job Profile:
* Routine rail vehicle maintenance as per laid down Vehicle Maintenance Instruction (VMI)
* Assist Technicians as required.
* Where trained and competent Tyre Turn on the Wheel Lathe in accordance with laid down specifications.
* Operation of powered plant, lifting and mechanical handling equipment.
* Where trained and competent move vehicles around the site.
* Operation of Battery Charging/Shore Supply equipment.
* Maintenance of plant.
* Drive road vehicles as required.
* Compliance with all laid down H&S legislation and depot procedures to ensure a safe and accident-free environment. Responsible for keeping the work area clean, tidy and to the highest standard always.
* Required to continually look at opportunities to adopt and develop continuous improvement techniques
Additional Tasks May Include:
* Bogie exchange
* Caliper change
* Axle changes
* Carden shafts
* Power pack drop (Engine)
* Compressors
* Fuel tanks
* Excitations [PIMS]
* Permanent and Auto couplers
* TPCU
* Cab changes
* Full door changes
* Seats
* Floor renewal
* Toilet tank exchange (Alongside TBM)
* Fresh water tanks
* Mechanical Mods
* Sander Mods
* Following technical drawing, followed up with testing
* Various maintenance visits such as compressor oil changes, air dryer pressure
valve, final drive oil sampling and changes and brake pad checks and
changes

Person Profile/Experience:
Knowledge and experience of mechanical maintenance and servicing of heavy engines plant or machinery

Contact Information:
Email: (url removed)
Phone: (phone number removed)

PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION.

Please note due to the volume of applications, we can only commit to contact those candidates we deem suitable for the position. However, we may retain your details and contact you in the future should suitable positions arise.
Please note the above job specification could be subject to change as agreed with our client


  • Maintenance Assistant

    1 month ago


    Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Shorterm Group Full time

    Job location: Crofton, Wakefield Job title: Maintenance Assistant Shift Pattern: 4on 4off days and nights Hours per week: 40 hours average Rate: £22.69hr Umbrella all hrs Duration: Ongoing contract Start date: ASAP Industries considered: Automotive, Rolling Stock, Aerospace. Disciplines considered: Mechanically biased, HGV Technician, Ex Forces...

  • Maintenance Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Heslington, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Thorn Baker Facilities Maintenance Full time €12

    Temporary opportunity - Maintenance Assistant - York - Starting 3rdJuly Are you an experienced Maintenance Assistant with a background in building maintenance, looking to work for an exciting company, where you can develop your skills further and be part of a valued team? Or perhaps you have worked as a labourer or groundworker and want to turn your hand...

  • Maintenance Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Shorterm Group Full time €19

    Job location: Crofton, Wakefield Job title: Maintenance Assistant Shift Pattern: 4on 4off days and nights Hours per week: 40 hours average Pay Rate (per hour): £18.64 Paye £22.69 Umbrella Duration: Ongoing contract Start date: ASAP Industries considered: Automotive, Rolling Stock, Aerospace. Disciplines considered: Mechanically biased, HGV Technician,...

  • Maintenance Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Shorterm Group Full time €19

    Job location: Crofton, Wakefield Job title: Maintenance Assistant Shift Pattern: 4on 4off days and nights Hours per week: 40 hours average Pay Rate (per hour): £18.64 Paye £22.69 Umbrella Duration: Ongoing contract Start date: ASAP Industries considered: Automotive, Rolling Stock, Aerospace. Disciplines considered: Mechanically biased, HGV Technician,...

  • Maintenance Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Heslington, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Thorn Baker Facilities Maintenance Full time €12

    Temporary opportunity - Maintenance Assistant - York - Starting 3rd July Are you an experienced Maintenance Assistant with a background in building maintenance, looking to work for an exciting company, where you can develop your skills further and be part of a valued team? Or perhaps you have worked as a labourer or groundworker and want to turn your hand...

  • Maintenance Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Heslington, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Thorn Baker Facilities Maintenance Full time €12

    Temporary opportunity - Maintenance Assistant - York - Starting 3rd July Are you an experienced Maintenance Assistant with a background in building maintenance, looking to work for an exciting company, where you can develop your skills further and be part of a valued team? Or perhaps you have worked as a labourer or groundworker and want to turn your hand...

  • Maintenance Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Heslington, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Thorn Baker Facilities Maintenance Full time €12

    Temporary opportunity - Maintenance Assistant - York - Starting 3rd July Are you an experienced Maintenance Assistant with a background in building maintenance, looking to work for an exciting company, where you can develop your skills further and be part of a valued team? Or perhaps you have worked as a labourer or groundworker and want to turn your hand...

  • Maintenance Assistant

    3 weeks ago


    Heslington, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Thorn Baker Facilities Maintenance Full time €12

    Temporary opportunity - Maintenance Assistant - York - Starting 3rd July Are you an experienced Maintenance Assistant with a background in building maintenance, looking to work for an exciting company, where you can develop your skills further and be part of a valued team? Or perhaps you have worked as a labourer or groundworker and want to turn your hand...

  • Maintenance Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Shorterm Group Full time €19

    Job location: Crofton, Wakefield Job title: Maintenance Assistant Shift Pattern: 4on 4off days and nights Hours per week: 40 hours average Pay Rate (per hour): £18.64 Paye £22.69 Umbrella Duration: Ongoing contract Start date: ASAP Industries considered: Automotive, Rolling Stock, Aerospace. Disciplines considered: Mechanically biased, HGV Technician, Ex...

  • Maintenance Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Shorterm Group Full time €19

    Job location: Crofton, Wakefield Job title: Maintenance Assistant Shift Pattern: 4on 4off days and nights Hours per week: 40 hours average Pay Rate (per hour): £18.64 Paye £22.69 Umbrella Duration: Ongoing contract Start date: ASAP Industries considered: Automotive, Rolling Stock, Aerospace. Disciplines considered: Mechanically biased, HGV Technician, Ex...


  • Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom PDA Search & Selection Full time

    Depot Maintenance Assistant Salary: £25,742 plus pension and private medical plus 33 days holiday (including bank holidays Full Time and Temporary 6 months fixed contract with a 1 month rolling contract thereafter - 40 hours a week - Monday to Friday An outstanding opportunity has arisen within a large and dynamic Facilities Management company, who continue...

  • Maintenance Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Shorterm Group Full time €19 - €24

    Job title: Maintenance Assistant Job location: Crofton, Wakefield Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off Days and Nights Hours per week: 40 hours average Rate: £18.64 PAYE / £23.69 Umbrella Duration: Ongoing contract Start date: ASAP Industries considered: Automotive, Rolling Stock, Aerospace. Disciplines considered: Mechanically biased, HGV Technician, Ex...


  • Heslington, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Thorn Baker Facilities Maintenance Full time €12

    Temporary opportunity - Maintenance Assistant - York - Starting 3rd July Are you an experienced Maintenance Assistant with a background in building maintenance, looking to work for an exciting company, where you can develop your skills further and be part of a valued team? Or perhaps you have worked as a labourer or groundworker and want to turn your hand...


  • Heslington, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Thorn Baker Facilities Maintenance Full time €12

    Temporary opportunity - Maintenance Assistant - York - Starting 3rd July Are you an experienced Maintenance Assistant with a background in building maintenance, looking to work for an exciting company, where you can develop your skills further and be part of a valued team? Or perhaps you have worked as a labourer or groundworker and want to turn your hand...


  • Heslington, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Thorn Baker Facilities Maintenance Full time €12

    Temporary opportunity - Maintenance Assistant - York - Starting 3rd July Are you an experienced Maintenance Assistant with a background in building maintenance, looking to work for an exciting company, where you can develop your skills further and be part of a valued team? Or perhaps you have worked as a labourer or groundworker and want to turn your hand...


  • Heslington, North Yorkshire, United Kingdom Thorn Baker Facilities Maintenance Full time €12

    Temporary opportunity - Maintenance Assistant - York - Starting 3rd July Are you an experienced Maintenance Assistant with a background in building maintenance, looking to work for an exciting company, where you can develop your skills further and be part of a valued team? Or perhaps you have worked as a labourer or groundworker and want to turn your hand...

  • Maintenance Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Shorterm Group Full time

    Job title: Maintenance Assistant Job location: Crofton, Wakefield Shift Pattern: Mon - Fri, Days & Nights Hours per week: 40 hours average Rate: £18.64 PAYE / £23.69 Umbrella Duration: Ongoing contract Start date: ASAP Industries considered: Automotive, Rolling Stock, Aerospace. Disciplines considered: Mechanically biased, HGV Technician, Ex Forces...

  • Maintenance Assistant

    4 weeks ago


    Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Shorterm Group Full time

    Job title: Maintenance Assistant Job location: Crofton, Wakefield Shift Pattern: Mon - Fri, Days & Nights Hours per week: 40 hours average Rate: £18.64 PAYE / £23.69 Umbrella Duration: Ongoing contract Start date: ASAP Industries considered: Automotive, Rolling Stock, Aerospace. Disciplines considered: Mechanically biased, HGV Technician, Ex Forces...

  • Maintenance Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Shorterm Group Full time

    Job title: Maintenance Assistant Job location: Crofton, Wakefield Shift Pattern: Mon - Fri, Days & Nights Hours per week: 40 hours average Rate: £18.64 PAYE / £23.69 Umbrella Duration: Ongoing contract Start date: ASAP Industries considered: Automotive, Rolling Stock, Aerospace. Disciplines considered: Mechanically biased, HGV Technician, Ex Forces...

  • Maintenance Assistant

    2 weeks ago


    Wakefield, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom Shorterm Group Full time

    Job title: Maintenance Assistant Job location: Crofton, Wakefield Shift Pattern: Mon - Fri, Days & Nights Hours per week: 40 hours average Rate: £18.64 PAYE / £23.69 Umbrella Duration: Ongoing contract Start date: ASAP Industries considered: Automotive, Rolling Stock, Aerospace. Disciplines considered: Mechanically biased, HGV Technician, Ex Forces...