Job title: Maintenance TechnicianJob Location: BirminghamShifts: Must be flexible (Days and Nights)Hours per week: Average 44 hoursRates: £27.32 PAYE / £35.00 UmbrellaDuration: 12 Months+Start date: ASAPIndustries Considered: Aviation, Plant, Automotive, Rolling Stock, HGV, PCV, Marine and Armed Forces EX Electrical and Mechanical EngineersPosition SummaryYou will be responsible for carrying out routine maintenance, repair and fault finding on large state of the art, electrical based vehicles. Take overall responsibility of vehicle examinations in line with vehicle maintenance instructions (VMI's). Undertake all types of maintenance examination work to ensure that we provide a safe, reliable, and defect free unit. Take responsibility for the safe, efficient and professional workmanship of oneself and others under your control. Undertake 'Designate Person' safety responsibility for applying Depot Protection System and ensure safe systems of work methods are applied.Key Responsibilities will include:*Undertake technical maintenance to the required standards, and in accordance with all maintenance instructions.*Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all maintenance documentation prior to Shift Production Manager (SPM) validation and authorisation.*Responsible to the Shift Production Manager for the accurate identification of outstanding work at the end of the shift.*Operation of powered plant, lifting and mechanical handling equipment.*Ensuring all problems with processes, tooling and documentation are identified within the team is reported to the Shift Production Manager / Facility Management Team.*Highlighting potential Health and Safety concerns*Compliance with all laid down H&S legislation and depot procedures to ensure a safe accident-free environment.*Responsible for always keeping the work area clean and tidy and to the highest standards.*Supporting the SPM regarding delivery of Quality, Waste Reduction, Delivery and H&S targets*Produce comprehensive reports on specific fault finding investigations*Identify potential improvements and feedback to Engineering*Constantly searching for ways to improve processes*Responsible for the coaching of staff in good working practices and quality standards. Supporting the Shift Production Manager in the identification of training needsIdeal CandidateA diligent professional able to work well as an individual or in a team. Relevant experience required:*History of completing safety critical work*Ability to undertake detailed fault finding and analysis by reading and following electrical and pneumatic schematic drawings.*Comprehensive knowledge of Electrical & Mechanical Principles*Computer literate and experience of using a maintenance management system for work recording.QualificationsMinimum requirements NVQ Level 3 award in an Electrical discipline.PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS AN DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION (this is standard procedure on Rail depots)Please note due to the volume of applications, we can only commit to contact those candidates we deem suitable for the position. However, we may retain your details and contact you in the future should suitable positions arise.
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Shorterm Group
Posted 6 days ago, valid for 20 days
Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England
£24,000 - £28,800 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Maintenance Technician position in Birmingham requires a minimum of NVQ Level 3 in an Electrical discipline and relevant experience in safety-critical work.
- The role involves routine maintenance, repair, and fault finding on large electrical vehicles, ensuring compliance with vehicle maintenance instructions.
- Candidates must be flexible with shifts, working an average of 44 hours per week, and are compensated at a rate of £27.32 PAYE or £35.00 Umbrella.
- This is a 12-month contract position with an immediate start date, and applicants must pass a drugs and alcohol test as part of the hiring process.
- Ideal candidates should possess a strong understanding of electrical and mechanical principles and be able to produce detailed reports on fault findings.
