DEM Technician

2 weeks ago


Penzance, United Kingdom FirstGroup Full time
About the job ?

The Depot Engineering Manager is looking for an enthusiastic, well-motivated individual to undertake a team role as a DEM Technician. The role will cover a multitude of tasks ranging from technical investigations, root cause analysis, fault tree analysis, report collation, reliability centred maintenance, in depth fault finding, procedure collation, process mapping, environmental issues, competency assessments, training, project management, auditing, investigations and a whole range of engineering type tasks.

Your main responsibilities will be:

Liaison with suppliers and point of contact. Material warranty. Technical and Contract review meetings on and off Depot, logistics. supporting the production teams in not only delivering the final product but improving the products performance through process driven change / modification improvements The DEM team will be responsible for supporting all GWR depots and will work as part of a fully integrated team

You'll need to be:

The role will require a high level of attention to detail, working to procedures, formulating documentation, an understanding of company documentation processes. Communication is key in everything we do so excellent IT skills would be beneficial in software programs including Excel, Word, R2, power-point etc. A recognised apprenticeship and / or NVQ 3 in engineering or equivalent is required. Knowledge of Network Rail, Environmental legislation and Depot plant systems would be an advantage. Attending and passing an internal auditor's assessment is a condition of this post.

Additional Information?

The position will require the successful applicant to normally work day shift pattern, but the role will require ‘out of hours' working at times to cover any unplanned/planned events or activities to be undertaken by the DEM Team. Travel to other sites and willing to undertake further training to undertake activities for the DEM Team function will be required.

The Reward?

As well as a great team environment and comprehensive training, all GWR colleagues enjoy a range of benefits including on-going development, defined benefit pension scheme, free rail travel across the GWR network for you and your family, company-sponsored health care plan, discounted shopping and gym membership and an employee assistance programme.

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