Job Title: Mechanical Service Assistant Job Location: Barton-Under-NeedwoodHourly Rate: £14.88 PAYE £18.79 Umbrella Shifts: Permanent Nights Rotating Shift Pattern (Flexibility to work weekends)Hours Per Week: Average 40hrs per week Duration: Long termStart Date: ASAPCompany Summary:Europe's largest Rolling Stock Producer, maintainer and servicing organisation is looking for Mechanical Experienced Engineers to join a well established team at a busy rail depot in the MidlandsPosition Summary:General engine serving duties, including oil, fuel fitters and hydro static oil to laid down Vehicle Maintenance Instructions (VMI)Operation on Engine and underframe/engine cleaning plant to ensure that trains are cleaned to a standard to allow Maintenance staff to carry out their duties and ensure train safety Daily servicing requirement including oil and coolant replenishment on the AXC Voyager 22X fleet.This position is based on a busy maintenance depot and all applicants would be expected to complete the following:* Work from written instruction (VMI).* Work from Mechanical Engineering drawings, working to specific measurements.* Replacing mechanical components to correspond to engineering drawings.* Routine fleet checks ensuring that the Fleet are operated safely.* Oil & Filter changes.* Supporting the Maintenance Assistants with routine maintenance.* Refuelling Person Profile/Experience:* Open to taking direction, learning new skills and possess a positive 'can-do' attitude.* Able to work from and interpret written work instruction closely.* Able to carry out physical aspects as well as the more intricate aspects of the role.* Flexible and committed team member that works well as part of team.* Accurate and efficient worker.* Attention to details.* Some basic Mechanical Engineering knowledge.Candidates from the following background will be considered:* RAF, REME, Army, Navy* Plant Maintenance* Engineering Services Maintenance* Rail* Heavy Mechanical Engineering* AutomotiveIdeal applicants would have had some heavy maintenance experience and previously worked shifts. Ideally would also have a NVQ level 2 in Engineering, although this is not essential.Contact information: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 18 hours ago, valid for 20 hours
Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire DE13 8DD
£24,000 - £28,800 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Mechanical Service Assistant position is located in Barton-Under-Needwood, offering an hourly rate of £14.88 PAYE or £18.79 Umbrella.
- This is a permanent night shift role, requiring an average of 40 hours per week with flexibility to work weekends.
- Candidates should have some heavy maintenance experience and ideally possess an NVQ level 2 in Engineering, although this is not mandatory.
- The role involves general engine servicing duties, working from written instructions, and performing routine fleet checks to ensure safety.
- Applicants must be willing to pass a drugs and alcohol test as part of the standard procedure at rail depots.
