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Shorterm Group
Posted 17 days ago, valid for a month
Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire DE14 2PZ, England
£20.44 - £26.56 per hour
Full Time
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- A Mechanical Engineer position is available as a Maintenance Assistant in Central Rivers, Burton-On-Trent, with an hourly rate of £20.44 PAYE or £26.56 Umbrella.
- Candidates should be flexible with shifts, which include days, nights, and weekends, and are expected to work an average of 40 hours per week.
- The role involves routine maintenance, repair, and basic fault-finding on the DEMU Class 220/221 fleets, requiring a strong mechanical background.
- Applicants should have experience in heavy maintenance or overhaul, particularly with diesel engines or power packs, and must possess NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent qualifications.
- This long-term position offers the opportunity to work with a global leader in the rolling stock industry, emphasizing safety and continuous improvement.
If so why not consider applying for the position below!!
Job Title: Maintenance Assistant
Job Location: Central Rivers, Burton-On-Trent
Hourly Rate: 20.44 PAYE / 26.56 Umbrella
Shifts: Days, Nights and Weekends (Must be Flexible)
Hours Per Week: 40hrs Average
Duration: Long-Term
Start Date: ASAP
Industries Considered: Automotive, Rolling Stock, Aerospace, Military,
Disciplines considered: Mechanically biased, HGV Technician, Ex Forces Mechanical Technician -
Tanks/Excavator, Heavy Plant Technician - JCB/HGV/TRAINS
Company Summary:
A Global market leader in Rolling Stock manufacturing, maintenance and servicing with a proven
track record for sustainability and growth.
Position Summary:
Working under their own initiative, to carry out routine maintenance, repair and basic fault finding work on the DEMU Class 220/221 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 220/221 vehicles on the Wheel Lathe in accordance with laid down specifications.
* Operation of powered plant, lifting and mechanical handling equipment.
* Where trained and competent move Class 220/221 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 always keeping the work area clean and tidy and to the highest standard.
* Required to continually look at opportunities to adopt and develop continuous improvement techniques
Job Requirements:
Heavy maintenance/Overhaul on Cross Country 220/221 and Virgin West
Coast 221 such as:
* Bogie exchange
* Calliper change
* 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
* Mod on the Cross Countries completed via 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
Person Profile:
Knowledge and experience -
* Of Heavy diesel engines/power packs.
* Working on operational depot or site environments
Education Level:
* NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent is a requirement.
Contact Information:
Email: (url removed)
Phone: (phone number removed)
