At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform routine maintenance and repairs on trains, ensuring safety and efficiency.
- Company: Join a leading company in the rail industry with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, flexible shifts, and opportunities for skill development.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with ongoing training and career advancement.
- Why this job: Be part of a vital industry, making a real difference in transport safety.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a mechanical discipline required.
The predicted salary is between 36900 - 45100 £ per year.
Job location: Crofton, Wakefield
Shift Pattern: 4on 4off days and nights
Hours per week: 40 hours average
Pay Rate (per hour): £20.07 PAYE/£26.08 Umbrella
Duration: Ongoing contract
Start date: ASAP
Industries considered: Automotive, Rolling Stock, Aerospace.
Disciplines considered: Mechanically biased, HGV Technician, Ex Forces Mechanical Technician - Tanks/Excavator, Heavy Plant Technician - JCB/HGV/TRAINS
Client Summary: My client based in Crofton requires Maintenance Assistants. The role is within the Rail Industry so will require candidates from a similar background.
Position Summary: Working under their own initiative, to carry out routine maintenance, repair and basic fault finding work on the DEMU Class 180 Fleets.
Job Profile - Safety Critical / Safety Related:
- Routine rail vehicle maintenance as per laid down Vehicle Maintenance Instruction (VMI)
- Assist Technicians as required.
- Where trained and competent Tyre Turn on the Wheel Lathe in accordance with laid down specifications.
- Operation of powered plant, lifting and mechanical handling equipment.
- Where trained and competent move vehicles around the site.
- Operation of Battery Charging/Shore Supply equipment.
- Maintenance of plant.
- Drive road vehicles as required.
- Compliance with all laid down H&S legislation and depot procedures to ensure a safe accident free environment.
- Responsible for keeping the work area clean and tidy and to the highest standard at all times.
- Required to continually look at opportunities to adopt and develop continuous improvement techniques.
Additional Tasks May Include:
- Bogie exchange
- Calliper changes
- Axle changes
- Traction motors
- Carden shafts
- Power pack drop (Engine)
- Compressors
- Air dryers
- Fuel tanks
- Excitations [PIMS]
- Permanent and Auto couplers
- TPCU
- Cab changes
- Full door changes
- Seats
- Floor renewal
- Toilet tank exchange (Alongside TBM)
- Fresh water tanks
- Mechanical Mods
- Sander Mods
- Following technical drawing, followed up with testing
- Various maintenance visits such as compressor oil changes, air dryer pressure valve, final drive oil sampling and changes and brake pad checks and changes
Education level - NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is a must.
Maintenance Assistant - Rolling Stock employer: Shorterm
Join a dynamic team in Crofton as a Maintenance Assistant, where you will play a crucial role in the rail industry, ensuring the safety and efficiency of our rolling stock. Our company fosters a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through ongoing training and development opportunities, while offering competitive pay and a flexible shift pattern. With a commitment to safety and continuous improvement, we provide a rewarding environment for those looking to make a meaningful impact in their careers.
