Mechanical Service Technician in Burton-On-Trent, Staffordshire

Energy Jobline CVL; Burton upon Trent; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment company is seeking a Mechanical Service Technician to join their team at a rail depot in the Midlands. This permanent role involves routine engine servicing, replacing mechanical components, and ensuring fleet safety. Ideal candidates will have prior experience in heavy maintenance and should be open to working shifts. A positive attitude and ability to learn are essential. Successful applicants must pass a drug and alcohol test.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine engine servicing duties.
• Replace mechanical components as per engineering drawings.
• Conduct fleet checks for safety.
• Support maintenance assistants with tasks.
• Perform oil and filter changes.

Skills

Attention to details

Mechanical Engineering knowledge

Ability to learn new skills

Positive 'can-do' attitude

Capacity for physical tasks

Teamwork capability

Education

NVQ level 2 in Engineering

Job description

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Job Details

• Job Title: Mechanical Service Technician
• Job Location: Barton-Under-Needwood
• Hourly Rate: £15.48 PAYE £20.03 Umbrella
• Shifts: Permanent; Nights Rotating Shift Pattern (Flexibility to work weekends)
• Hours Per Week: Average 40 hrs per week
• Duration: Long term
• Start Date: ASAP

Company Summary

Europe's largest Rolling Stock Producer, maintainer and servicing organisation is looking for Mechanical Experienced Engineers to join a well established team at a busy rail depot in the Midlands.

Position Summary

General engine serving duties, including oil, fuel fitters and hydro static oil to laid down Vehicle Maintenance Instructions (VMI). Operation on Engine and underframe/engine cleaning plant to ensure that trains are cleaned to a standard to allow Maintenance staff to carry out their duties and ensure train safety. Daily servicing requirement including oil and coolant replenishment on the AXC Voyager 22X fleet.

Responsibilities

• Work from written instruction (VMI).
• Work from Mechanical Engineering drawings, working to specific measurements.
• Replacing mechanical components to correspond to engineering drawings.
• Routine fleet checks ensuring that the Fleet are operated safely.
• Oil & Filter changes.
• Supporting the Maintenance Assistants with routine maintenance.
• Refuelling.

Person Profile / Experience

• Open to taking direction, learning new skills and possess a positive 'can-do' attitude.
• Able to work from and interpret written work instruction closely.
• Able to carry out physical aspects as well as the more intricate aspects of the role.
• Flexible and committed team member that works well as part of team.
• Accurate and efficient worker.
• Attention to details.
• Some basic Mechanical Engineering knowledge.

Candidate Background

• RAF, REME, Army, Navy
• Plant Maintenance
• Engineering Services Maintenance
• Rail
• Heavy Mechanical Engineering
• Automotive

Ideal applicants would have had some heavy maintenance experience and previously worked shifts. Ideally would also have an NVQ level 2 in Engineering, although this is not essential.

Contact Information

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).

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.

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