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Service Assistant

Shorterm Group
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 10 days
Location

Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire DE13 8DD

Salary

£22,000 - £26,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Mechanical Service Assistant position is located in Burton-On-Trent and requires flexibility to work various shifts, including weekends.
  • The role offers an hourly rate of £14.88 PAYE or £18.75 Umbrella, with an average of 40 hours per week and is intended to be long-term.
  • Candidates should have a mechanical understanding or background, and while no formal qualifications are required, NVQ 2 or above is preferred.
  • Responsibilities include routine mechanical maintenance of Rolling Stock, working from engineering drawings, and ensuring the safe operation of the fleet.
  • All applicants must pass a drugs and alcohol test before being offered the position, and the role is suitable for those looking to develop their skills in the Rail industry.

Job Title: Mechanical Service AssistantJob Location: Burton-On-TrentShifts: Monday to Sunday (flexibility to work weekends)Various (days, nights and weekends)Hourly Rate: £14.88 Paye £18.75 UmbrellaHours Per Week: Average 40 hours per weekDuration: Long termStart Date: ASAPIndustries considered:RAF, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, Rolling Stock, Commercial/Industrial Electrics, Defence, Plant Engineering, SPM, HVAC, and Process EngineeringCompany Summary:Our client is a global leader in Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service and maintenance.Position Summary:The role is carrying out Routine Mechanical Maintenance of Rolling Stock. You will specifically with a focus on mechanical maintenance and component changes.This position is the key focal point for the safe and reliable running of the fleet.This position is a fantastic opportunity for someone to develop their skills within the Rail industry. This position will be long term and potentially could turn into something permanent with scope to progress.The 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 changesPerson Profile:* Be able to complete manual work.* Be able to work shifts.* Have a mechanical understanding / background.* Be able to work within a team.* Be able to work to strict work orders.* Be able to work to follow HSE guidelinesQualifications:* No formal qualification is required but NVQ 2 or above would be preferred.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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