Maintenance Technician

TN United Kingdom; Sandiacre; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a Maintenance Technician responsible for maintaining and repairing plant and equipment. The ideal candidate will have strong troubleshooting skills and knowledge of electrical systems. Benefits include company-funded qualifications and a pension scheme.

Benefits

Company funded external qualifications

Annual professional membership

33 days holiday per annum

Company pension scheme

Life assurance for 3½ times salary

Employee discounts hub

Discounted healthcare cash plan

24/7 free Employee Assistance programme

Employee recognition schemes

Qualifications

• Working knowledge of electrical systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.

Responsibilities

• Maintain documentation for maintenance activities.
• Monitor contractors and ensure safety.
• Provide time/cost estimates for maintenance tasks.

Skills

Troubleshooting

Electrical Systems

Education

Time served Maintenance Technician

Job description

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Progress Rail are looking to recruit a Maintenance Technician to maintain and repair all plant, equipment and facilities.

THE ROLE:
As a Maintenance Technician you will be required to:

• Maintain documentation such as job sheets, service reports, permits to work, risk assessments and any other documentation deemed relevant to Maintenance activities.
• Perform normal maintenance duties when and where necessary and any other duties as apparent or assigned.
• Identify, plan, present and implement continuous improvement ideas and projects.
• Monitor contractors, to ensure they are working safely, at all times, and are using the appropriate or required personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Assist with the sequencing of work assignments within the department to ensure a smooth flow and optimum efficiency of a safety & cost driven strategy within the maintenance department.
• Report and maintain machinery breakdown / PPM status ref: PIRANA and a handover book, to ensure prompt attention and reduce waste.
• Provide realistic time / cost estimates for completions of specific maintenance tasks.
• Ensure all documentation is checked, and signed off.
• Assist in the identification, sourcing, and purchasing of parts and equipment.

THE CANDIDATE:
The ideal Maintenance Technician:

• Time served Maintenance Technician
• Working knowledge of electrical systems.
• Strong troubleshooting skills.

BENEFITS:

• Company funded external qualifications, where relevant for the role
• Annual professional membership funded by the Company, where relevant for the role
• 33 days holiday per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank/public holidays)
• Company pension scheme with 5% employee and 7% employer contribution
• As a member of the Group Personal Pension Plan employee covered by the Company funded life assurance for 3½ times salary
• Access to employee discounts hub
• Discounted healthcare cash plan
• Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme
• Various employee recognition schemes

ABOUT PROGRESS RAIL:

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.

Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture.

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre site.

We would politely request no agencies please.