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Service Technician - Rolling Stock

Shorterm Group
Posted 17 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

London, Greater London W3 7PR

Salary

£20.6 - £26.25 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • This long-term contract opportunity for a Maintenance Technician is located in North West London, focusing on trains and offering development and progression.
  • Candidates must have vehicle experience and a minimum of Level 2 qualification in an Engineering discipline.
  • The hourly pay rate ranges from £20.60 to £28.92 depending on competency and employment type, with shifts from 21:00 to 06:00 for 50 hours per week.
  • The successful candidate will perform mechanical and electrical maintenance, fault finding, and ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Applicants must also be able to pass a drugs and alcohol test prior to being offered a position.
Long term contract opportunity working on trains with opportunities for development and progression. Successful candidates must have vehicle experience.

Job title: Maintenance Technician
Job location: North West London
Hourly 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 - 06:00
Hours per week: 50
Duration: On-going
Start date: ASAP

Company 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 industries
Qualifications:
A Level 2 qualification or higher in an Engineering discipline is a requirement.

Contact Information
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Phone: (phone number removed)

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.

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