At a Glance
- Tasks: Support production teams with hands-on tasks in a dynamic depot environment.
- Company: Join a leading rail maintenance company focused on teamwork and safety.
- Benefits: Competitive pay rates, long-term position, and a supportive work culture.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in the rail industry.
- Why this job: Get practical experience in rail engineering while working with cool tools and equipment.
- Qualifications: Must have a valid forklift licence and basic tool experience.
The predicted salary is between 37.8 - 46.2 £ per hour.
Depot Maintenance Support Assistant Location: Acton Pay rate: Umbrella £37.84 / o/t £47.37 PAYE £27.93 / o/t £34.91 Shift pattern: Days – Monday – Friday 7am – 15.00pm, Friday 7am – 12 noon Duration – long term Morson Talent is recruiting for an Depot Maintenance Support Assistant. This is a hands-on, depot-based position supporting production and workshop teams with the preparation, movement and basic assembly of rail components and equipment. The successful candidate must have a Forklift licence and from a rail engineering, manufacturing, maintenance or depot environment. Key responsibilities • Supporting production teams with stripping, cleaning, preparation and minor assembly work. • Cleaning and preparing components, bogies and railway carriages. • Identifying raw materials and manufactured components using bills of materials, stores requisitions and manufacturing specifications. • Operating counterbalance forklift trucks and other materials-handling equipment. • Operating overhead cranes, electric vehicles and road vehicles where appropriately trained and authorised. • Transporting equipment and assets safely around the depot. • Using hand and power tools, including drills, sanders and powered screwdrivers. • Assisting with the safe dismantling of equipment to component or sub-system level. • Maintaining high standards of housekeeping throughout the workshop and depot. • Reporting equipment defects, unsafe working practices and potential safety concerns. • Following all relevant health and safety procedures, working instructions and driving-at-work requirements. Essential requirements • A current and valid counterbalance forklift licence. • Previous forklift driving experience. • Experience using basic hand and power tools. • Good practical or mechanical aptitude. • The ability to understand and follow written working instructions. • A strong awareness of workplace health and safety. • Clear communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. • A reliable, proactive approach to general housekeeping and safe working. Desirable experience • Previous experience within a rail, engineering, manufacturing, maintenance or depot environment. • Experience operating overhead cranes or other mechanised materials-handling equipment. • Experience dismantling equipment to component level. • Awareness of manual handling and basic first aid principles
Depot Maintenance Support Assistant employer: Morson Edge
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We think you need these skills to ace Depot Maintenance Support Assistant
Forklift Licence
Counterbalance Forklift Operation
Basic Hand Tools Usage
Power Tools Usage
Mechanical Aptitude
Health and Safety Awareness
Communication Skills
