Long term contract opportunity working on trains with opportunities for development and progression. Successful candidates must have vehicle experience. Job title: Service Technician Job location: North West LondonHourly pay rate: £20.60 Paye / £26.25 Umbrella (Non-Competent)£22.65 Paye / £28.92 Umbrella (Competent) Shift Pattern: Panama Shift roster on nights (further details available on request)Shift: 21:00 - 06:00Hours per week: 50Duration: On-goingStart date: ASAPCompany Summary: A world renowned Rolling Stock vehicle service, maintenance and manufacturing company and is the number one provider of rail solutions in the world. This prestigious company is also the largest rolling stock manufacturer and provider in the UK and employs over 70,000 employees in 60 countries worldwide. Position Summary: Working as part of a small technical team. You will be required to undertake mechanical & electrical maintenance, repair and rudimentary fault finding on rail vehicles, specifically Electrostar Stock, ensuring that the fleet can operate safely. Your job role will be varied duties and task will include:* To undertake all types of mechanical / electrical fault finding and repair on Rolling stock units to ensure that a reliable, safe and defect free train is provided. * Responsible for ensuring that any maintenance undertaken at the depot is done so in accordance with the company's safety regulations. Any maintenance undertaken by the should not infringe on the customers timetable unless the safety of the set is compromised.* Undertake electrical & mechanical fault finding and investigation on specific technical issues.* Train preparations* Working in a remote team. * Applying necessary protection before working on units. Person Profile/Experience:You should be or have experience:* Proven ability to carry out routine maintenance from written instructions.* Knowledge of computer based system to record and close out work completed.* To be able to prioritise work to maximise output with resources available. * UK driving license desirable. People from the following backgrounds will be consider Rolling Stock, Aviation, HGV, PCV, Marine, Automation, Armed Forces Mechanical/Electrical Engineers, Plant, or similar industriesQualifications:A Level 2 qualification or higher in an Engineering discipline is a requirement.Contact InformationEmail: Phone: PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION. 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. Please note the above job specification could be subject to change as agreed with our client.
Back to searchService Technician - Rolling Stock
Shorterm Group
Posted 10 hours ago, valid for 15 days
London, Greater London NW11 9NN, England
£30,000 - £36,000 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- This is a long-term contract opportunity for a Service Technician position located in North West London, paying between £20.60 to £28.92 per hour depending on competency level.
- Candidates must have vehicle experience and a minimum of an A Level 2 qualification in an Engineering discipline.
- The role involves mechanical and electrical maintenance, repair, and fault-finding on rail vehicles, particularly the Electrostar Stock.
- Candidates should have experience in routine maintenance, knowledge of computer-based systems, and ideally a UK driving license.
- Working hours are 21:00 to 06:00 on a Panama shift pattern, with a total of 50 hours per week.
