Shorterm Group
Job title: Service Technician Location: Burton on Trent Rate of pay: £400 per shift (outside IR35) Skill set requirement: Previous rolling stock experience requirements.
Position Summary: Working to general Vehicle Maintenance Instructions (VMI). Operation on Engine and underframe/engine cleaning plant to ensure that trains are cleaned to a standard to allow Maintenance staff to carry out their duties and ensure train safety This position is based on a busy maintenance depot and all applicants would be expected to complete the following: * Work from written instruction (VMI). * Work from Mechanical Engineering drawings, working to specific measurements. * Replacing mechanical components to correspond to engineering drawings. * Routine fleet checks ensuring that the Fleet are operated safely. * Supporting the Maintenance Assistants with routine maintenance. Person Profile/Experience: * Open to taking direction, learning new skills and possess a positive 'can-do' attitude. * Able to work from and interpret written work instruction closely. * Able to carry out physical aspects as well as the more intricate aspects of the role. * Flexible and committed team member that works well as part of team. * Accurate and efficient worker. * Attention to details. * Some basic Mechanical Engineering knowledge.
Candidates from the following background will be considered: * RAF, REME, Army, Navy * Plant Maintenance * Engineering Services Maintenance * Rail * Heavy Mechanical Engineering * Automotive
Ideal applicants would have had some heavy maintenance experience and previously worked shifts. Ideally would also have a NVQ level 2 in Engineering, although this is not essential.
PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS AN DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION (this is standard procedure on Rail depots)
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.
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