Service Technician
Shorterm Group
Posted a day ago, valid for a month
London, Greater London SE14 6LD, England

£22.65 - £28.92 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The position of Service Technician is available in South East London with an hourly pay rate of £22.65 PAYE or £28.92 Umbrella.
- Candidates are expected to have at least Level 3 qualifications in an Engineering discipline and relevant experience in mechanical and electrical maintenance.
- The role involves working within a small technical team to perform maintenance, repairs, and fault finding on rail vehicles, particularly Electrostar Stock.
- The job requires a commitment to safety regulations and the ability to prioritize tasks efficiently while working in a remote team environment.
- The company is a leading provider of rail solutions, employing over 70,000 people globally and seeking individuals from various technical backgrounds.
Job location: South East London
Hourly pay rate: 22.65 Paye / 28.92 Umbrella
Shift Pattern: Panama Shift roster on days and nights (further details available on request)
Hours per week: 50
Duration: On-going
Start date: ASAP
Company Summary:
A world renowned Rolling Stock vehicle service, maintenance and manufacturing company and is the number one provider of rail solutions in the world. This prestigious company is also the largest rolling stock manufacturer and provider in the UK and employs over 70,000 employees in 60 countries worldwide.
Position Summary:
Working as part of a small technical team. You will be required to undertake mechanical & electrical maintenance, repair and rudimentary fault finding on rail vehicles, specifically Electrostar Stock, ensuring that the fleet can operate safely. Your job role will be varied duties and task will include:
* To undertake all types of mechanical / electrical fault finding and repair on Rolling stock units to ensure that a reliable, safe and defect free train is provided.
* Responsible for ensuring that any maintenance undertaken at the depot is done so in accordance with the company's safety regulations. Any maintenance undertaken by the should not infringe on the customers timetable unless the safety of the set is compromised.
* Undertake electrical & mechanical fault finding and investigation on specific technical issues.
* Train preparations
* Working in a remote team.
* Applying necessary protection before working on units.
Person Profile/Experience:
You should be or have experience:
* Proven ability to carry out routine maintenance from written instructions.
* Knowledge of computer based system to record and close out work completed.
* To be able to prioritise work to maximise output with resources available.
* UK driving license desirable.
People from the following backgrounds will be consider Rolling Stock, Aviation, HGV, PCV, Marine, Automation, Armed Forces Mechanical/Electrical Engineers, Plant, or similar industries
Qualifications:
A Level 3 qualification or higher in an Engineering discipline is a requirement.
Contact Information
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Please note the above job specification could be subject to change as agreed with our client.