Maintenance Assistant in Wakefield, West Yorkshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy job board is seeking a Maintenance Assistant located in Crofton, Wakefield. The role involves routine maintenance and repair in the Rail Industry, requiring candidates with an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent. The position includes safety-related tasks, operation of mechanical equipment, and a commitment to compliance with health and safety legislation. An ongoing contract with a 4on 4off shift pattern is offered, paying £19.39 PAYE per hour.

Qualifications

• Education level: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is a must.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine maintenance and basic fault finding work on the DEMU Class 180 Fleets.
• Perform safety-related tasks including Routine rail vehicle maintenance.
• Assist Technicians as required.
• Operate powered plant, lifting and mechanical handling equipment.
• Move vehicles around the site where trained and competent.

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

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Job details

Job location: Crofton, Wakefield

Job title: Maintenance Assistant

Shift Pattern: 4on 4off days and nights

Hours per week: 40 hours average

Pay Rate (per hour): £19.39 PAYE/£25.18 Umbrella

Duration: Ongoing contract

Start date: ASAP

Industries considered: Automotive, Rolling Stock, Aerospace.

Disciplines considered: Mechanically biased, HGV Technician, Ex Forces Mechanical Technician - Tanks/Excavator, Heavy Plant Technician - JCB/HGV/TRAINS

Client Summary: My client based in Crofton requires Maintenance Assistants. The role is within the Rail Industry so will require candidates from a similar background.

Responsibilities

• Working under their own initiative, to carry out routine maintenance, repair and basic fault finding work on the DEMU Class 180 Fleets.
• Safety-related tasks including Routine rail vehicle maintenance as per laid down Vehicle Maintenance Instruction (VMI).
• Assist Technicians as required.
• Where trained and competent, Tyre Turn on the Wheel Lathe in accordance with laid down specifications.
• Operation of powered plant, lifting and mechanical handling equipment.
• Where trained and competent, move 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 keeping the work area clean and tidy and to the highest standard at all times.
• Required to continually look at opportunities to adopt and develop continuous improvement techniques.

Additional Tasks May Include

• Bogie exchange
• Calliper changes
• 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
• Sander Mods
• Following 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

Qualifications

• Education level: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent is a must.

Contact and compliance

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

Please note 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.

Please note the above job specification could be subject to change as agreed with our client

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