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Mechanical Fitter - Wheel Lathe
Contract, 6 Month Rolling
Shift Pattern: Days and Nights
38.58 per hour (Umbrella)
28.63 per hour (PAYE)
Rullion is offering an exciting opportunity for a qualified mechanical fitter to become part of an established rolling stock company based out of Wembley. You will play a pivotal role as part of the maintenance team dedicated to a High-Speed locomotive fleet.
Main duties and responsibilities will include:
* Your responsibilities will include utilising the wheel lathe to reprofile wheelsets, guaranteeing that the geometry of the wheel running surface aligns with specifications. Alongside operating the wheel lathe, you'll assist maintenance teams in achieving production, quality, and safety objectives by offering expert guidance and performing hands-on repairs on rolling stock units
* To work as a member of a team to service, maintain, repair and overhaul fleet locomotives, coaching stock and equipment.
* Work as directed by and in co-operation with the Production Manager and comply with all depot protection procedures.
* Understand and abide to safety notices, rules and regulations and follow safe working practices, H & S.A.W. and C.O.S.H.H.
* Adhere to and work within Quality Systems to the current standard.
* Work as part of a team, complete or assist in any of the team's activities to ensure work is completed on time to specification.
Be responsible for:
* Routine exam work.
* Routine primary fault finding (to level of competency).
* Component exchange.
* Stores provision.
Candidate requirements:
* Educated to GCSE standard.
* Time served apprenticeship (Level 3 or equivalent) with Mechanical qualifications (City & Guilds, SVQ, NVQ) or recognized equivalent.
* Practical knowledge and experience of mechanical and / or electric engineering.
* Experience of working to procedures, work instructions and vehicle maintenance instruction.
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Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands, to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.
Rullion is a forward-thinking recruitment company that specialises in providing a wide range of talent consultancy services to a diverse client base; from small start-ups to large household names.
Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
