Electrical Fitter

Shorterm Group; Wolverton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment firm in the transportation sector is seeking an experienced Electrical Fitter to work on modernising rolling stock in Wolverton. The role requires conducting electrical overhauls, interpreting schematic drawings, and diagnosing electrical faults. Ideal candidates will hold an NVQ level 3 or equivalent and have experience in rail vehicle modifications. Competitive hourly rate of £32.58 is offered along with the necessity of passing a drug and alcohol test.

Qualifications

• Must have experience working on rail vehicles.
• Ideal applicants should have electrical modification experience.
• Ability to work shifts and strong attitude required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct electrical overhaul of rolling stock fleets.
• Read and interpret schematic drawings.
• Investigate electrical faults and produce technical reports.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Self-motivated

Ability to work independently

Education

NVQ level 3 or equivalent in electrical discipline

Tools

Electrical testing equipment

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Electrical Fitter

Location: Wolverton, Milton Keynes

Shifts: Days

Rate: £32.58 per hour

Hours per week: 50+ hours

Duration: Rolling Contract

Start Date: Immediate

Client Summary

• My client based in the rolling stock industry have a heritage of major contracts behind them, a track record in restoring railway carriages with turnkey technology. They are currently working on a project restoring class 150 vehicles which includes upgrading the complete interiors and underframe of the vehicles. The modernisation of these vehicles includes the interior strip out and refit of rolling stock carriages, which relates to all aspects of the vehicle.

Responsibilities

• This role will involve the electrical overhaul of rolling stock fleets going through modernisation programs.
• Electrical Fitters will be working directly from written VMIs and using a variety of tools including electrical testing equipment.
• Perform tasks as directed by your line manager.
• Read and interpret schematic drawings.
• Investigate and resolve rolling stock electrical faults.
• Retrieve and interpret train diagnostic data.
• Conduct basic fault finding on electrical and mechanical systems.
• Test various systems and produce analytical technical reports.
• Maintain test paperwork, including test sheets and logs.
• Liaise with production departments as needed.
• Occasionally attend off-site railway depots to support customer requirements.
• Complete additional reasonable tasks as directed by the line manager.

Qualifications

• You must hold a minimum of an NVQ level 3 or equivalent certificate in an electrical discipline.
• Must have experience working on rail vehicles.
• Ideal applicants would have had electrical modification experience and previously worked shifts.
• You will be a highly self-motivated individual, able to work under your own initiative.
• Competent in electrical fault-finding.
• Attitude and enthusiasm are key for this role as those that display reliability, technical ability and motivation may be asked to take on additional responsibilities.

Apply

• Contact Information: Adam Jackson
• Email cv to: (url removed)
• Phone: (phone number removed)

PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS & ALCOHOL TEST AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION

Due to the volume of applications, we can only commit to contact those candidates we deem suitable for the position. However, we may retain your details and contact you in the future should suitable positions arise