Maintenance Assistant

Shorterm Group; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Burton upon Trent is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Assistant to carry out routine maintenance and repairs on DEMU Class 220/221 fleets. Candidates should possess NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent, with knowledge in heavy diesel engines. The role involves working flexible shifts, with competitive hourly rates. Join a dynamic team dedicated to maintenance excellence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance on DEMU Class 220/221 Fleets.
• Assist Technicians as required.
• Operate mechanical handling equipment and plant.

Skills

Knowledge of Heavy diesel engines

Working on operational depot or site environments

Education

NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent

Job 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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