Are you a Mechanical Engineer, looking for the opportunity to work within the rolling stock industry? 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)