Machine Shop Technician

4 weeks ago


Queensferry, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Progress Rail Full time

Job Title: Machine Shop Technician

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled Machine Shop Technician to join our team at Progress Rail. As a Machine Shop Technician, you will be responsible for maintaining and promoting a safe and tidy working environment in accordance with company and legislative requirements.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Maintain and promote a safe and tidy working environment in accordance with company and legislative requirements.
  • Operate in accordance with the Company Quality Assurance System and help to improve/develop processes.
  • Solve production problems and continuously improve in all areas of operation.
  • Structure and prioritise work in a logical and orderly manner to achieve business & personal objectives.
  • Work within Health, Safety & Environmental procedures
  • Ensures the accurate use of the Time & Attendance systems
  • Respond professionally and innovatively to satisfy the needs of internal and external customers, ensuring that quality standards are never conceded.
  • Is aware, and actively reduces the incident rate, of Non-Conforming errors within the team.
  • Creates a "Clean-as-you-go" policy and maintains W.I.P. and stock areas
  • Ensure plant and equipment is maintained safely and fit for purpose, reporting and resolving defects.
  • Willingness to be trained in other production areas.
  • Adherence with safety, health, environmental and quality policies and procedures.
  • Flexible and willing to work additional hours where reasonably required.
  • Promote and adhere to the 'Values in Action'.
  • Any other duties as deemed reasonable by management.

Requirements:

  • Maths-based mechanical aptitude
  • Team player
  • Communication skills
  • Attention to detail
  • Results focused
  • Ability to work under pressure to set deadlines
  • Ability to work with minimal supervision

Benefits:

  • Incredible development and career growth - tailored training to help you learn and progress
  • Company funded external qualifications, where relevant for the role
  • Annual professional membership funded by the Company, where relevant for the role
  • 33 days holiday per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank/public holidays)
  • Pension scheme - 5% employee and 7% employer contribution
  • As a member of the Group Personal Pension Plan employee covered by the Company funded life assurance for 31⁄2 times salary
  • Access to employee discounts hub
  • Discounted healthcare cash plan
  • Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme
  • Various employee recognition schemes

Equal Opportunities:

Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture.



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