Night Shift Fitter/ Maintainer
Shorterm Group
Posted a day ago, valid for 5 days
Basingstoke, Hampshire RG21 7QU, England

£42,525 per annum
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position of Night Shift Fitter/Maintainer is available in Basingstoke with a salary of £42,525 per year.
- The role requires a strong mechanical background and ideally NVQ Level 2 or similar in engineering.
- Candidates should possess a full valid driving license and have a basic understanding of health and safety related to the role.
- The job entails operating and maintaining railway maintenance equipment during night shifts, with flexible start and finish times.
- Applicants must be able to pass a drugs and alcohol test before being offered a position.
Job location: Basingstoke
Pay Rate: 42,525 per year
Shifts: Nights, flexible start and finish times
Start date: ASAP
Duration: Permanent
Client Summary:
Working for a global supplier for railway track maintenance and construction. With a broad range of high-quality equipment, cutting-edge technology, and worldwide support, covering virtually all major aspects of track maintenance and construction.
Position Summary:
* Carry out night shift fitter cover on the Mobile Maintenance Train.
* Maximise machine availability.
* To operate the OTM as required.
* To complete maintenance and breakdown repairs as required.
Technical Skills:
* Basic knowledge & understanding in electrical, mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic systems & ability to work under instruction.
* IT literate including basic knowledge of Microsoft systems.
* Calibration & understanding of rail plant operating systems.
* Risk assessing.
* Role requirements.
* Full valid driving licence.
* Basic understanding of Health & Safety, relevant to the role.
* Written & verbal communication skills.
* Competent in current maintenance standards.
Key Responsibilities:
* Report any defects found on machine & carry out repairs within required competency level for the role, as directed.
* Undertake maintenance activities in accordance with the Vehicle Maintenance Instruction (VMI).
* Operate machine equipment on site as required by the planned work.
* Offer mechanical support during nightshift operation.
Person Specification:
* A strong mechanical background is required.
* People from HGV / large engine's / rolling stock assembly / REME / automation etc. backgrounds ideal.
* Understanding of engines / hydraulics / pneumatics in plant or heavy good ideal.
* Good attitude and willing to work flexibly.
* NVQ Level 2 (or similar in engineering).
* Current PTS - Highly Desirable.
All tools and PPE will be provided.
PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION.
For more information about this role and how to apply please send your CV or call on the details below.
Contact information
Brad Bayliss
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