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About Us...
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversi ed providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signaling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.
Progress Rails deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.
The Role...
We are currently on the recruiting for a Machine Shop Technician working at our South Queensferry site. The primary focus of this role will be to ensure that the safety and production procedures within the machine shop are carried out in accordance with the relevant risk assessments and work instructions.
A day in the life of a Machine Shop Technician
- Maintain and promote a safe and tidy working environment in accordance with company and legislative requirements.
- Operate in accordance with the Company Quality Assurance System and help to improve/develop processes.
- Solve production problems and continuously improve in all areas of operation.
- Structure and prioritise work in a logical and orderly manner to achieve business & personal objectives.
- Work within Health, Safety & Environmental procedures
- Ensures the accurate use of the Time & Attendance systems
- Respond professionally and innovatively to satisfy the needs of internal and external customers, ensuring that quality standards are never conceded
- Is aware, and actively reduces the incident rate, of Non-Conforming errors within the team.
- Creates a Clean-as-you-go policy and maintains W.I.P. and stock areas
- Ensure plant and equipment is maintained safely and fit for purpose, reporting and resolving defects.
- Willingness to be trained in other production areas.
About You...
- Previous experience in machine shop processes is an advantage but not essential.
- Results focused
- Team player with the ability to work collaboratively with others
- Good communication skills
- Being proactive and autonomous when required
- Good problem solving skills
- Ability to prioritise and work under pressure to deadlines and targets
- Willingness to learn
- Flexible and willing to work additional hours where reasonably required
Whats in it for you
Salary:£29,468-£30,604 (Inclusive of shift allowance) - First 3 months probation will be at a lower rate of (£28,771-£29,907)
We put our people at the heart of our culture. If our people love working here then they do amazing work, thats why we offer things like:
Shift Allowance
Flexible working hours
Company funded external qualifications
33 days holiday per annum, pro rate (inclusive of bank/public holidays)
Company pension scheme with up to a 7% employer contribution
Company funded life assurance of 3 times your annual salary
Professional and leadership development
Employee Assistance Programme
Employee recognition scheme
We know everyone performs their best when they feel welcomed and supported to bring their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunities employer, we will work with you to ensure you have all you need to achieve your best.
A note for recruitment agencies...
We endeavour to hire great talent directly and therefore the use of agencies will only be used to exceptional circumstances. Unsolicited CVs will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our hiring team.
