Do you know the difference between a fuse and a circuit breaker?Can you explain what a Resistor is?What about Ohms Law?If you can provide an accurate response to the above and more then we would like to hear from you.We are looking for a number of electrically/electronics biased Technicians to work at our Locomotive Maintenance Depot in the picturesque region of Shepton Mallet to provide solutions to our electrical maintenance issues and PPM.As a Maintenance and Repair Technician you will bring experience and/or transferrable skills from previous employment, the likes of Agriculture, Automotive/HGV wiring, Armed Forces, Aerospace/Avionics etc and put to good use through ion the job training and mentoringWorking as part of a small, highly skilled team, you will be able to demonstrate confidence and a professional attitude through fault finding, diagnosis and rectification within a large scale electrical system using relevant tools and equipment provided, helping to keep this busy Locomotive fleet fully serviceable and safeThe Team operate a shift pattern which is based on a 6 week cycle of earlies, lates and nights. Please note there is only one, 5 night pattern in the rotation of 6 weeksSuccessful candidates will have the pleasure of joining a European Leader in the Rail Freight Market and will enjoy a salary in excess of £44k pa, plus a skills bonus where each successful module rewards with a £1,500.00 pa increase in earnings plus an excellent benefits package which includes what is one of the best Pension Plans any Employer is offering within the UK.Interested parties should: Hold an NVQ Level 3 in a Technical subjectBe confident in passing a basic medical and drug & alcohol test plus a basic on line CRB checkTo support fatigue compliance you should live no more than a 55 minute commute away from BA4 4RAInterested? Then please contact Mark on or mail on
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Shorterm Group
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 16 days
Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4 4RA, England
Competitive
Full Time
Retirement Plan
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Sonic Summary
- The company is seeking electrically/electronics biased Technicians for their Locomotive Maintenance Depot in Shepton Mallet.
- Candidates should have at least NVQ Level 3 in a Technical subject and relevant experience from fields such as Agriculture, Automotive, or Aerospace.
- The position offers a salary exceeding £44,000 per annum, with additional earnings potential through a skills bonus of £1,500 for each successful module completed.
- Technicians will work in a small team, focusing on fault finding, diagnosis, and rectification within large-scale electrical systems on a shift pattern over a 6-week cycle.
- Interested applicants should be prepared to pass a basic medical and drug test, and live within a 55-minute commute from the workplace.
