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Maintenance assistant

Trent
Shorterm
Maintenance assistant
Posted: 21 September
Offer description

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

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Phone: (phone number removed)

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