Mechanical Technician

17 hours ago


East Cranmore, United Kingdom CV-Library Full time

Calling all mechanics / engineers / technicians, wanting to learn new skills.

Have you thought about working in the Rail Industry?

Ford and Stanley are interested in speaking with experienced, Heavy Vehicle Mechanics and Technicians within the Shepton Mallet area, looking for a permanent opportunity with a leading freight and haulier company.

You will have a great opportunity to build your skill set working on safety critical rail vehicles, carrying out maintenance and repairs to a large fleet of vehicles such as locomotive and wagons.

Location

Shepton Mallet, Mendip   

Role and Responsibilities

Carry out general mechanical maintenance and repairs to all rolling stock rail vehicles on a variety of components such as air braking, hydraulic systems & diesel engines.
Fault diagnosis and rectification on mechanical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
Working to written maintenance instructions (VMI) to complete examinations and inspections of the trains you will be working with.
The Candidate

You will be a skilled mechanical technician with experience of working on large vehicles such as heavy plant, HGV’s, coaches, buses or military vehicles including aircrafts.

You will be comfortable with maintenance procedures of mechanical components such as brakes, suspension, and wheelsets.
You will understand electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and diesel engine maintenance principles.
As part of the above there will be full training on the systems and procedures that you will be required to carry out.
You will understand the use of hand tools such as torque wrenches and be physically fit enough to handle them effectively.
Essential Criteria

Experience in maintenance and fault finding within a transport / plant related engineering environment..
Must have a Level 3 qualification, or equivalent, in an engineering / mechanical / electrical discipline.
Ability to navigate engineering drawings, blueprints, and diagrams, written technical instructions and manuals and follow processes.
Full UK driving licence or locality to the depot is essential.
Shift Pattern

Shifts are across a 3-shift pattern including nights and weekends.
Salary

£44,000 + overtime - £50,000+ OTE

You will have the opportunity to learn how to drive and shunt trains – an extra £1,000 per annum.

Up to 6 training modules each worth an extra £1,500 per annum giving you the potential earnings of £50,000k plus

There is also an opportunity to carry out training modules to increase your salary, these include Shunter training and engineering modules from axle and bearings, electrical fault finding & Mentoring.

About the Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Ltd is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall always adhere to such a policy and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective 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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