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Shorterm Group
Posted a month ago, valid for 19 days
Normanton, West Yorkshire WF61BB, England
£15.8 - £19.99 per hour
Full Time
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Sonic Summary
- The Service Assistant position in Crofton, Wakefield offers an average of 40 hours per week with a pay rate of £15.19 PAYE or £19.20 Umbrella.
- This role involves carrying out routine mechanical maintenance on Rolling Stock DEMU Class 22x, Class 180, and Class 185 fleets, focusing on mechanical maintenance and component changes.
- Candidates should possess basic mechanical engineering knowledge and be able to work 12-hour night shifts, with a positive attitude and attention to detail.
- While an NVQ in a mechanical discipline is preferred, it is not required, and applicants from various backgrounds such as automotive, rail, and military are encouraged to apply.
- This long-term position has the potential for permanent employment and career progression within a leading global rail solutions provider.
Job Location: Crofton, Wakefield
Hours Per Week: Average 40 hours per week
Pay Rate: 15.19 PAYE/19.20 Umbrella
Shifts: Permanent Nights (4 on 4 off)
Company Summary:
Area global leader in Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service and maintenance 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:
The role is carrying out Routine Mechanical Maintenance of Rolling Stock DEMU Class 22x, Class 180 and Class 185 Fleets. You will specifically with a focus on mechanical maintenance and component changes.
This position is the key focal point for the safe and reliable running of the fleet.
This position is a fantastic opportunity for someone to develop their skills within the Rail industry. This position will be long term and potentially could turn into something permanent with scope to progress.
This position is based on a busy maintenance depot and all applicants would be expected to complete the following:
* Work from written instruction (VMI).
* Work from Mechanical Engineering drawings, working to specific measurements.
* Replacing mechanical components to correspond to engineering drawings.
* Routine fleet checks ensuring that the Fleet are operated safely.
* Oil & Filter changes.
* Shunting trains around an enclosed depot.
* Supporting the Maintenance Assistants with routine maintenance.
Person Profile/Experience:
* Open to taking direction, learning new skills and possess a positive 'can-do' attitude.
* Able to work from and interpret written work instruction closely.
* Able to carry out physical aspects as well as the more intricate aspects of the role.
* Flexible and committed team member that works well as part of team.
* Accurate and efficient worker.
* Attention to details.
* Some basic Mechanical Engineering knowledge.
* Computer literate (as all tasks must be booked on internal databases).
* Able to work 12-hour night shifts.
Candidates from the following background will be considered:
* Car Garage
* College Leavers
* RAF, REME, Army, Navy
* Plant Maintenance
* Engineering Services Maintenance
* Rail
* Assembly
* Heavy Mechanical Engineering
* Automotive
Qualifications require:
Non required but NVQ in a Mechanical discipline would be preferred.
Contact Information
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PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION.
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.
Please note the above job specification could be subject to change as agreed with our client.
