Depot Assistant

2 weeks ago

Edinburgh, United Kingdom Edinburgh Trams Full time

**Edinburgh Trams has an exciting opportunity for a Depot Assistant to join their team.**

Edinburgh Trams is the award-winning operator of the city’s tramway with a vision to be an integral part of the future success of Edinburgh and the Lothians by providing world-class, environmentally friendly, and socially inclusive transport. The addition of new services, industry-leading levels of customer service and a range of dynamic initiatives have all contributed to Edinburgh’s tramway becoming one of the UK’s most successful transport systems.

Delivering ‘Excellence for Edinburgh’ is our mantra. Our values are to be Trusted, Innovative, Passionate and Smart. We believe that if we are true to our values our company can look forward to even greater success and, as importantly, each of us will feel ever more proud, satisfied, and happy in our work.

**Role Details**

An opportunity has arisen to join the Engineering Team. We are looking for an enthusiastic individual to join and support the Engineering team and provide general assistance in the maintenance of the depot and tram infrastructure with regard to routine maintenance, minor remedial repairs, cleanliness, vinyling, painting, gritting and vehicle daily maintenance. You will report into the Depot Manager and the Assistant Depot Manager.

**Key Responsibilities**

- Routine checks of plant, equipment and vehicles. This includes the first line maintenance of company vehicles, sand and wash plant, e.g. refueling, checking gauges and levels and cleaning.
- Undertaking minor repairs to the depot building.
- Site cleanliness and implementing seasonal weather plans, e.g. gritting/snow clearance in the winter and painting damaged infrastructure in the summer.
- Tram vinyling and removal.
- Painting, indoors and outdoors.
- Any other duties that may be associated with the main tasks of the post.

**The Role**

- The role is full time, averaging 40 hours a week, working over 7 days.
- There will be nightshift working as part of this role.

**About you**

Minimum requirements for this role are:

- You must hold a valid UK drivers licence with no more than 3 points.
- Solid experience in DIY, demonstrating strong practical skills.
- Flexible approach to work and tasks.
- Ability to cope with competing demands and at times work under tight deadlines.
- Experience of a Trade would be desirable.

**How to Apply**

**Selection process

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