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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group, are currently on the lookout for a number of Electrical or Mechanical Engineers / Technicians to carry out maintenance on one of the largest fleets of trains in the UK, at one of the biggest depots in the south of the country.
The Opportunity
Have you ever taken a train to get to your destination and wondered who the people behind the scenes are, that keep them running safely and efficiently on track every day? Have you ever fixed a car, fixed a bike, or anything else with or without wheels? Do you take pride in ensuring that anything you are asked to maintain, is done to a high standard? Then this opportunity could be for you.
Due to a number of factors including internal promotions, retirements and growth in the business, a number of Technicians / FItters / Engineers are required to bolster the numbers at one of the most modern railway maintenance depots in the UK.
Location: Reading
Shifts: 8 days on. 8 days off. 7 nights on. 7 nights off
Salary: Up to £50,(Apply online only) depending on experience
Role and Responsibilities
- Carry out mechanical or electrical maintenance on rolling stock vehicles
- Adhere to strict health and safety guidelines in a safety critical industry
- Carry out component overhaul and changeout
- Fault finding and fault rectification on various rolling stock systems
Candidate
- Maintenance engineering experience of minimum 4 years
- Ideally some experience working in transportation maintenance (HGV / PSV / Ex Military / Car / Plant or Construction Equipment / Agricultural)
- Full UK Driving licence
- NVQ level 3 minimum in engineering discipline
- Experience of understanding schematics / engineering diagrams would be advantageous
Likely Job Titles:
Mechanic, Mechanical Fitter, HGV Technician, Rolling Stock Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Technician
About Ford & Stanley Group
Ford & Stanley Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership, and occupational mental fitness.
Ford & Stanley Group Ltd is a Disability Confident Committed employer and is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
