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Electrical Fitter - Rolling Stock

Shorterm Group
Posted 12 hours ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Ilford, Greater London IG1 1LE, England

Salary

£19.49 - £50.16 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The position of Electrical Fitter (Rolling Stock) is based in Ilford, London, offering a competitive hourly rate ranging from £19.49 to £50.16 depending on the shift and payment method.
  • Candidates are expected to have relevant experience in maintenance, servicing, or fitting, ideally with a background in rolling stock, HGV, or other engineering services.
  • The role involves electrical overhauls, modifications, and component replacements on modern Aventra Stock within a live rail maintenance depot.
  • This ongoing position requires the ability to work both day and night shifts, including weekends, with a total of 44 hours per week.
  • Applicants must be self-motivated, detail-oriented, and able to pass a drugs and alcohol test prior to employment.
Job Title: Electrical Fitter (Rolling Stock)
Job Location: Ilford, London
Shifts:4 on 4 off Days or Nights
Hourly Rate: Days - 19.49 PAYE / 24.75 Umbrella
Nights - 25.92 PAYE / 33.13 Umbrella
Saturday - 29.23 PAYE /37.45 Umbrella (All hours
Sunday - 38.98 PAYE /50.16 Umbrella (All hours)

Hours Per Week: 44 hours per week
Duration: Ongoing
Start Date: ASAP

Company Summary
Europe's largest Rolling Stock Producer, maintainer and servicing organisation is looking for Mechanical and Electrical Experienced Engineers to join a well established team at a busy rail depot in East London

Position Summary:
The role is carrying out Electrical overhaul including stripping and refitting. You will be specifically focused on modifications, interior strip and replace on modern Aventra Stock within a mid-sized maintenance depot. This position is the key focal point for the safe and reliable running of the fleet and is a key requirement against the Service Agreement (SA). This is a safety Critical position working on a busy live rail maintenance depot and in this role you would be expected to complete the following:
* Work from written instruction (VMI)
* Work from Engineering drawings, working to specific measurements
* Remove large components such as axle boxes, bogies, valves and couplers
* Replacing components to correspond to engineering drawings

Person Profile:
You will be a highly self-motivated individual as training to develop will be given to these individuals. Attitude and enthusiasm is key for this role you should be able to follow detailed instructions as an eye for details is key to this role. Following on the job competency based training you will be able to work under your own initiative. Candidates from the following background will be considered:
* Rolling Stock
* HGV and PCV Technicians
* Plant Maintenance
* Audio Visual Engineers
* Engineering Services Maintenance
* Rail
* RAF, REME, Army, Navy

Ideal applicants would have had some maintenance, servicing or fitting experience on vehicle types ranging from Cars to Aeroplanes. Also due to the nature of the programme candidates must be able to work days & nights which will include working at the weekend.

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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