Heavy Maintenance Technician

Job Title: Heavy Maintenance Technicians Pay rate: £40,018 per annum Job Location: Crewe, CW1 6HA Shifts: Monday to Friday, 07:00-15:30 Duration: 14 Months Fixed Term Start Dates: ASAP Industries Considered: We welcome applicants from Rolling Stock, Aviation, Plant, Automotive, HGV, PCV, Marine, Armed Forces and other similar backgrounds Position Summary To carry out maintenance and overhaul of Rail Vehicles to pre-set standards and procedures, playing an active part in continuously improving quality. Tasks will include fitting floors, panelling, seating, tables, windows and doors in the interior of rolling stock. Electrical tasks may include Installation and replacement of traction and rolling stock components, carrying out modifications in and ability to install and terminate vehicle control wiring harnesses. Key Responsibilities will include: * Carry out vehicle maintenance work as allocated by the Team Leader, Heavy Maintenance Manager or Production Engineer within set timescales and standards. * Operate rail vehicles as required, within depot operating limits, and in accordance with relevant procedures. * Ensure that safety procedures are adhered to in accordance with VMI. * Ensure that work sheets are signed off promptly and correctly. * Ensure that Quality and Environmental procedures and instructions are followed * Attend technical, quality, safety and general briefings, taking action on items raised. * Carry out any duties within level of competence, as requested. * Always maintain good housekeeping and standard of cleanliness. * Use PPE in accordance with standards and instructions. * Assist colleagues and management to ensure project targets are met. * Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures. Qualifications * You must have a minimum of or equivalent to one of the following qualifications: o BTEC certificate in Engineering o City and Guilds certificate in Engineering o NVQ Level 3 certificate in Engineering * Traction and rolling stock qualification preferred. Skills and Experience * Must have previous experience, involvement and understanding of vehicle heavy maintenance activities. * Able to interpret engineering drawings * Understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering * Basic IT skills Apply: Contact Information: Adam Jackson Email cv to: (url removed) Phone: (phone number removed) PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS & ALCOHOL TEST AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION 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