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Electrical Fitter Rail

Fusion People Ltd
Posted 3 days ago, valid for a month
Location

Haddington, East Lothian EH41 4LE, Scotland

Salary

£32,000 - £38,400 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The job is for an Electrical Product Support Engineer located in Bishopbriggs, Glasgow, with a contract duration of 12-18 months.
  • Candidates must have rail or locomotive experience and possess a mechanical and/or electrical engineering qualification equivalent to ONC or NVQ Level 3.
  • Key responsibilities include removing relays, changing plugs, conducting electrical modifications, and ensuring materials and parts are ready for jobs.
  • The role requires outstanding technical skills, the ability to train others, and a good understanding of Health and Safety legislation.
  • Salary details are to be confirmed, and significant technical ability in the relevant area is essential for candidates.

Job Title: ElectricianLocation: Bishopbriggs, GlasgowDuration: 12-18 monthsPay Rate: TBCWe are currently recruiting for an Electrical Product Support Engineer for a 12-18 month contract based in Glasgow.

Candidates MUST have rail/ locomotive experience

Key Duties & Responsibilities:

* Main duties involve removing relays, changing plugs and electrical modifications.* Working with the Project Management team on site or at depots to deliver projects within the budget and on time.* Ensure that all materials/parts, drawings, tooling, fixtures, test equipment are fit for purpose & available prior to commencement of a job.* Ensure that investigations and reports on failed / defective components are carried out in line with policies & procedures in a timely manner.* First line dealing with complaints made by customers, stepping in and supporting as necessary. Escalating at the earliest opportunity as required via PSE Co-ordinator or Operations Manager.* Maintain positive working relationships with current and potential customers in such a manner as to maintain the reputation of the company as a world class supplier of railway equipment and systems.* Identify opportunities for improvement during delivery of Service Support work (increased efficiency, decrease throughput time, elimination of waste, etc.) and raise to PSE Co-ordinator or Operations Manager.* Implement & participate in 5S methodology wherever possible during on / off-site operations (e.g. customer location work areas, stores and company vans) in conjunction with PSE Co-ordinator and Lead Project Manager as required.* Actively participate in group deployment of improvement initiatives.Skills, Knowledge & Experience:

* Mechanical and/or Electrical engineering ONC, or NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification.* Outstanding technical attributes & an aptitude for fault finding.* Significant technical ability in area of expertise (relating to our products).* Good understanding of Health and Safety legislation.* Ability to train others.* Sound IT skills (particularly MS Excel and Laptop/Tablet computers)* Ability to compile technical reports.* Ability to efficiently organise own work load. * Ability to work autonomously and as part of a team.

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