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Shorterm Group
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 20 days
Shepton Mallet, Somerset BA4, England
£44,182 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Auto-Electrical Technician position is located in Shepton Mallet, Somerset, offering a salary of £44,182 per annum with additional module enhancements available.
- Candidates are required to have a minimum of a Technical NVQ Level 3 or equivalent and should live within a one-hour commute from the depot.
- The role involves general maintenance and electrical checks on a fleet of Freight Locomotives, with a focus on fault finding and diagnostics.
- Shifts consist of 2 days on, 2 nights on, followed by 4 days off, totaling 42 hours per week in a permanent position with an immediate start date.
- Preferred candidates will come from backgrounds such as rolling stock, HGV, and automotive industries, with a strong emphasis on health and safety.
Job location: Shepton Mallet, Somerset.
Salary: 44,182 per annum with module enhancements available to increase salary.
Shifts: 2 days on, 2 nights on, 4 off.
Hours per week: 42.
Duration: Permanent.
Start date: Immediate.
Industries considered: Rolling Stock, HGV, Armed Forces, PSV, Avionics, Automotive, Plant but not exclusively these industries.
What's in it for you?
* Excellent working environment, with an outstanding health & safety record.
* Well-equipped workshops with excellent facilities.
* All tooling and PPE are supplied.
* Easy access to the depot with great parking availability.
* Module enhancements to increase salary and improve your skillset.
* Overtime opportunities at an enhanced rate.
* Excellent opportunities for promotional growth within UK wide business and occasional abroad opportunities.
Client Summary:
Our client is a global freight rail company that has a large fleet of locomotives and wagons that require continuous maintenance to keep them in working order.
Qualifications & Experience:
* Technical NVQ Level 3 or equivalent, or better.
* Live within a 1-hour commutable distance from the Shepton Mallet depot.
* Must be able to pass a Network Rail related Medical and Drug & Alcohol check.
Candidate background:
Candidates from a rolling stock, HGV, Armed Forces, PSV, Automotive, Plant backgrounds are preferred, although we encourage applications from a wide variety of backgrounds. A great attitude to work and a full appreciation to health and safety at work is also essential. A full UK driving license is desirable.
Job Description
Undertake general maintenance and perform operational checks on a busy fleet of Freight Locomotives.
You will put your electrical skills to good use in undertaking electrical checks and testing, in-depth fault finding, diagnostics and rectification whilst supporting the mechanical technicians during less busy periods in general maintenance.
Utilising test meters, with your knowledge and experience, you will support the engineering team in providing a swift turn around in the provision of electrical solutions on the locomotive. You will be able to competently use a multi meter and be able to work from and interpret wiring diagrams and other technical instruction.
Contact Information:
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