Rolling Stock Technician

4 weeks ago

Crewe, Cheshire East, United Kingdom Shorterm Group Full time

Job title:
Locomotive Fitter, Mechanical

Job location:
Crewe

Hourly pay rate:
Salary Including shift and overtime earnings well in excess of 40k pa

Shifts:
Days and afternoons, 2 shift system

Hours per week:
Average 42-hour week plus overtime

Duration:
Perm

Start date:
Immediate start where available.

Industries and Disciplines considered:
Locomotive, HGV, PSV, Heavy Mobile Plant or Automotive Mechanics/Fitting, Diesel Loco, Electrical Fitter/Avionics, ex-Military Engineer, Generators/Aircraft Starter Systems.

Client Summary:
A Market Leader in Logistics/Rail Freight, Maintenance and Repair

Position Summary


We are expanding our existing team of Locomotive Engineers at our Depot in Crewe and are looking to engage a few new Locomotive Fitters to commence work with immediate effect.

Working as part of a small but succinct engineering team, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the Safety and Maintenance of the Companies busy Fleet of Class 92 and 90 Locomotive stock in line with company Standards and Procedures

Our vacancies cover both Bogie Maintenance and Repair (2 shift system) plus Locomotive Maintenance and Servicing (3 shift system)


This is an exciting/excellent career opportunity, providing an interesting working experience, work stability and a platform for growth in your career.


Person Profile/Experience:
A skilled Technician and ideally time served, you may have previous experience of undertaking maintenance, service and repair work on Diesel/Electric Locomotives but failing that we are keen to speak with Technicians from any of the following areas:

HGV's/PSV's/Heavy Mobile Plant.
Military Vehicles/Systems.
Automotive.
Generators and Aircraft Starter Systems


You'll have the ability to make sound engineering decisions and will have good communication skills, written and oral and happy to work a mixed hours shift pattern.


You may have a current PTS, but this is not essential as successful candidates will undertake a local PTS course should it be required.

Adhere to health and safety and local safety policy requirements, and other safety and technical standards. Comply with all instructions, rules and regulations in force
Maintain, service, fault find and repair Locomotives in accordance with the approved maintenance plans as required by the local manager
Ensure all relevant paperwork for examinations and repairs is correctly completed on time and to required company standards

You will be physically fit and healthy, you will be required to undertake a NWR related medical and drugs & alcohol test which must be passed before any offer can be made, have a good sense of humour and be prepared to work outdoors where required.

You will ideally have a full (clean) driving license and be flexible enough to travel to other local sites in the region from time to time

Due to the nature of the work/role, an appreciation of H&S at work is essential, plus in line with Rail Industry Protocols there is a zero policy re being under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol

Qualifications and desirable assets:
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a Mechanical/Electrical fitting skill set
Ex Military
Aviation
Must be able to work a varied hours shift pattern
Experience essential
Good sense of humour
Excellent work ethic, reliable and punctual

Contact Information:

Email:
(url removed)

Phone:
(Direct Line) (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.

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