Job title: Heavy Mechanical TechnicianJob location: Burton-On-TrentHourly pay rate: £21.81 Paye / £31.03 UmbrellaOvertime: £27.26 Paye / £33.06 UmbrellaNights: £26.17 Paye / £34.11 UmbrellaHours per week: Average 45 hours per weekShifts: Monday to FridayIndustries considered: Rolling Stock, HGV, Plant, Agricultural Engineering, Aviation, Defence RAF, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, and Process EngineeringDisciplines considered: Diesel Engine Fitter, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanic, HGV Technician, Aircraft Engineer, Marine Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, and Breakdown EngineerPosition Summary:This position will be completing heavy mechanical modifications of Rolling Stock Vehicles 221 and 170 units. You will be expected to complete tasks from written work instruction, including Mechanical strips and refits on components. You will also specifically work on modifications of Heavy Diesel engines. This is a Safety Critical position and is a requirement against the Service Agreement (SA). The position is based on a busy maintenance depot and all applicants would be expected to complete the following:* Complete Diesel engine repairs* Work from written instruction (VMI)* Work from Mechanical Engineering drawings, working to specific measurements* Replacing mechanical components to correspond to engineering drawings* Work flexibly with a maintenance team* Bogie exchange* Caliper change* Axle changes* Traction motorsPerson Profile/Experience:No previous rail experience required as we will consider applicants that have worked on any of the following, but you must have Mechanical Maintenance or Diesel Engine experience.Qualifications:Must have Minimum of NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent in an Engineering or Mechanical Discipline Contact Details: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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Shorterm Group
Posted 2 days ago, valid for an hour
Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire DE14 2WE, England
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Heavy Mechanical Technician position in Burton-On-Trent offers an hourly pay rate of £21.81 PAYE or £31.03 Umbrella, with overtime rates reaching £27.26 PAYE or £33.06 Umbrella.
- Candidates are expected to have mechanical maintenance or diesel engine experience, with no previous rail experience required.
- The role involves completing heavy mechanical modifications on Rolling Stock Vehicles and working from written instructions and engineering drawings.
- Applicants must possess a minimum of NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an engineering or mechanical discipline.
- All candidates must pass a drugs and alcohol test before being offered a position, as this is a safety-critical role.
