Maintenance Assistant

2 weeks ago


Wakefield, United Kingdom Shorterm Group Remote Work Freelance Full time
Job location: Crofton, Wakefield
Job title: Maintenance Assistant
Shift Pattern: 4on 4off days and nights
Hours per week: 40 hours average
Rate: 19.39 PAYE or 24.62hr Umbrella all hrs

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

Client Summary:
My client based in Crofton requires Maintenance Assistants. The role is within the Rail Industry so will require candidates from a similar background.

Position Summary:
Working under his/her own initiative, to carry out routine maintenance, repair and basic fault finding work on the DEMU Class 180 Fleets.

Job Profile - Safety Critical / Safety Related:
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 accident free environment. Responsible for keeping the work area clean and tidy and to the highest standard at all times.
Required to continually look at opportunities to adopt and develop continuous improvement techniques

Additional Tasks May Include:
Bogie exchange
Caliper change
Axle changes
Traction motors
Carden shafts
Power pack drop (Engine)
Compressors
Air dryers
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 -
Detailed understanding of Class 180 vehicles. Competent to undertake Safety Critical Work.

Competencies: Ideally
Where appropriate - Trained & Competent to Drive Class 180 vehicles.
Where appropriate - Trained & Competent to Operate the Wheel Lathe
Personal Track Safety (PTS)
Designated Person (where appropriate)

Education level -
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is a must.

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.

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