About the Role
As a member of the Maintenance team, you will carry out low level preventive maintenance and inspections on a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment including pumps, compressors, motors, points and buildings. In addition, you will carry out repairs to pipework, drains and track fixtures within competency. You will operate a variety of plant and equipment including cranes, forklift, track mobile, locos, train sets, wash plant and company road vehicles.
Further details of the role and key responsibilities are set out in the job description.
Contractual hours will be an average of 38 hours a week on a rotating shift cycle including early, back and night shifts.
About You
SPT is now seeking to recruit a Semi-Skilled worker. The successful candidate will have experience of working in a maintenance environment, preferably in the Railway/Public Transport industry. Experience of working in a highly safety critical maintenance environment is desirable, with the ability to demonstrate high levels of concentration and vigilance. You must have good verbal and written skills with the confidence to work without immediate supervision and have a driving licence.
As part of the selection process, shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an online technical assessment. Candidates meeting the agreed standard will then be invited to attend an interview and will subsequently need to pass a Safety Critical Medical examination which includes an alcohol and drug test.
What we can offer……
Working at SPT comes with many benefits you can look forward to:
1. 33 Days Annual and Public Holiday Entitlement then 41 Days after 5 years’ service (pro rata to Shift Pattern and calculated in Hours)
2. Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme
3. Group Life Assurance Cover
4. SPT actively encourages learning and development and are committed to ongoing learning and development to support career progression
5. Employee Travel Pass Scheme - a Subway Smartcard to travel on the Glasgow Subway for free plus an additional card for a member of your household
6. Salary Sacrifice Bus or Rail Season Ticket Scheme - subsidised at a maximum of £600 towards the cost
7. Cycle to Work Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Long Service Awards, Credit Union
You will be based at Broomloan Depot, Govan, Glasgow.
Please note, this position falls into the high risk category under the Alcohol and Drugs policy and therefore is subject to random & for-cause testing procedures.