C6 Semi Skilled Fitter

South Western Railway; Bournemouth; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading railway operator is seeking a dedicated individual for the maintenance and repair of rolling stock at their Bournemouth Depot. The role requires a good mechanical background and effective communication skills. You will ensure compliance with quality and safety standards while completing necessary documentation. This position offers a structured working pattern of 37 hours per week across various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Work to laid down specifications and depot quality systems.
• Complete and check necessary documentation related to worksheets and unit history.
• Ensure materials are available for necessary tasks.
• Undertake work in a safe manner and lead by example.
• Impart knowledge from technical briefs.
• Obtain, use, care for, and return test equipment.
• Advise Team Leader of any additional work outside of specifications.
• Work in compliance with depot quality procedures.

Skills

Good Mechanical Background

Good communication skills

Job description

Overview

The holder of this post is responsible for servicing, maintenance and repair of rolling stock in accordance with South Western Railway specifications. Plus adherence to depot protection, safety, quality and environmental procedures, rules and regulations in force.

Responsible to the Production Manager, the post provides support for the delivery of the product and completion of relevant documentation

Responsibilities

• Work to laid down specification and depot quality systems/ working instructions.
• Complete and check necessary documentation associated with work sheets, unit history etc.
• Ensure materials are available to carry out the necessary tasks, and inform the Team Leader/C6 Project Manager of any issues.
• Undertake work in a safe manner and leading by example.
• Impart knowledge from technical staff briefs.
• Obtain, use, care for, and return all test equipment and/or common user/specialist tools.
• Advise Team Leader of any additional work outside of the specification.
• Work to be undertaken to comply with depot quality procedures.

Qualifications

• Good Mechanical Background
• Good communication skills

About the location

Bournemouth Depot is home to a number of South Western Railway's fleet. The engineering team at the depot are currently responsible for numerous projects such as the major component overhaul work on the 159 fleet, the Desiro repaint on the class 444's and 450's and the latest modification project on our exciting new Arterio fleet that is set to transform travel on our suburban routes by offering customers much faster and more reliable journeys!

Working pattern

Working an average of 37 hours per week over 4.5 days

Mon to Fri 0700 to 1500
Mon to Wed 2000 to 0600 and Thu 1900 to 0200