Mechanical Technician

4 days ago


Wakefield, United Kingdom Shorterm Group Full time

Job title: Maintenance Assistant
Job location:Crofton, Wakefield
Shift Pattern:4 on / 4 off Days and Nights
Hours per week:40 hours average
Rate: £16.55 PAYE / £20.99 Umbrella
Duration:Ongoing contract
Start date:ASAP
Industries considered:Automotive, Rolling Stock, Aerospace, Aviation, FMCG, Ex-Forces
Disciplines considered: Mechanically biased, HGV Technician, Ex Forces Mechanical Technician
- Tanks/Excavator, Heavy Plant Technician - JCB/HGV/TRAINS
Company Summary:
A global leader in the Rolling Stock industry. This Depot focuses on the servicing and maintenance of in service Rolling Stock fleets over a 24/7 dynamic operation and currently require a Maintenance Assistant to join the team.
Position Summary:
You will be working under your own initiative as a member of a wider team, to carry out routine maintenance, repair and basic fault finding work on the DEMU Rolling Stock fleets.
Job Profile:
*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 of mechanical maintenance and servicing of heavy engines plant or machinery
Qualification Requirements
*NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is a must.
Contact Information:
Phone:
PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION.


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