Electrical Fitter

Shorterm Group; Greater London; On-site; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking skilled Electrical Staff to join their dynamic team at a busy rail depot in East London. This role involves performing critical electrical overhauls and modifications on modern rolling stock, ensuring the safety and reliability of the fleet. Ideal candidates will be self-motivated and detail-oriented, with a passion for engineering and maintenance. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a vital sector while working within a supportive environment that encourages professional growth and development. If you are ready to take on a challenging yet rewarding position, we want to hear from you!

Qualifications

• Experience in Electrical overhaul and modifications is essential.
• Candidates should have a background in Rolling Stock or similar fields.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical overhauls and modifications on modern rolling stock.
• Work from engineering drawings and written instructions for repairs.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Self-motivation

Ability to Follow Instructions

Tools

Engineering Drawings

VMI (Vehicle Maintenance Instructions)

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Staff (Rolling Stock)
Job Location: Ilford, London
Shifts: 4 on 4 off Days or Nights
Hourly Rate: Days - £19.49 PAYE / £24.75 Umbrella
Nights - £25.92 PAYE / £33.13 Umbrella
Saturday - £29.23 PAYE /£37.45 Umbrella (All hours)
Sunday - £38.98 PAYE /£50.16 Umbrella (All hours)

Hours Per Week: 44 hours per week
Duration: Ongoing
Start Date: ASAP

Company Summary:
Europes largest Rolling Stock Producer, maintainer and servicing organisation is looking for Mechanical and Electrical Experienced Engineers to join a well established team at a busy rail depot in East London.

Position Summary:
The role is carrying out Electrical overhaul including stripping and refitting. You will be specifically focused on modifications, interior strip and replace on modern Aventra Stock within a mid-sized maintenance depot. This position is the key focal point for the safe and reliable running of the fleet and is a key requirement against the Service Agreement (SA). This is a safety Critical position working on a busy live rail maintenance depot and in this role you would be expected to complete the following:

1. Work from written instruction (VMI)
2. Work from Engineering drawings, working to specific measurements
3. Remove large components such as axle boxes, bogies, valves and couplers
4. Replacing components to correspond to engineering drawings

Person Profile:
You will be a highly self-motivated individual as training to develop will be given to these individuals. Attitude and enthusiasm is key for this role you should be able to follow detailed instructions as an eye for details is key to this role. Following on the job competency based training you will be able to work under your own initiative. Candidates from the following background will be considered:

1. Rolling Stock
2. HGV and PCV Technicians
3. Plant Maintenance
4. Audio Visual Engineers
5. Engineering Services Maintenance
6. Rail
7. RAF, REME, Army, Navy

Ideal applicants would have had some maintenance, servicing or fitting experience on vehicle types ranging from Cars to Aeroplanes. Also due to the nature of the programme candidates must be able to work days & nights which will include working at the weekend.

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PLEASE NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS AN DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION (this is standard procedure on Rail depots).