Modification Technician

Shorterm Group; England; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in railway restoration is seeking a Vehicle Builder to join their safety-critical team. This role involves hands-on work in restoring and modernizing railway carriages, including the removal and refitting of interiors and components based on engineering drawings. The ideal candidate will be self-motivated and possess a strong technical aptitude, with a willingness to take on additional responsibilities. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to significant projects in a supportive environment where your skills will be valued and developed.

Benefits

Pension

28 Days Annual Leave

Qualifications

• Experience in assembly and construction of Rolling Stock units is desirable.
• Ability to work under own initiative and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Remove interiors and body sides of vehicles.
• Refit seats, grab rails, and other components.
• Conduct routine fleet checks for safety.

Skills

Self-motivation

Technical ability

Reliability

Enthusiasm

Education

NVQ Level 3 in relevant discipline

Tools

Mechanical Engineering drawings

Job description

Job Title: Vehicle Builder
Location: Wolverton, Milton Keynes
Shifts: Monday - Friday - Mornings 06:00-14:00 / Afternoons 14:00-22:00
Salary: 33,000 minimum up to 38,000 per annum based on experience / qualification
Benefits: Pension, 28 Days Annual Leave
Duration: Permanent
Start Date: Immediate

Company Summary:
A Rolling Stock company specialising in restoring railway carriages with turnkey technology having a heritage of delivering major projects. Currently working restoring units including upgrading the complete interiors and underframe of the units. The modernisation of these units includes the interior strip out and refit of rolling stock carriages, which relates to all aspects of the vehicle.

Position Summary:
The position is based on a safety critical depot and you would be expected to complete the following tasks:

1. Removal of interiors and body sides.
2. Rebuilding on the vehicle sides.
3. Refitting, Seats, Grab Rails, Poles etc.
4. Work from written instruction (VMI)
5. Work from Mechanical Engineering drawings, working to specific measurements.
6. Replacing mechanical components to correspond to engineering drawings.
7. Routine fleet checks ensuring that the Fleet are operated safely.
8. Work flexibly with a maintenance team.
9. Other reasonable duties as instructed by the Team Leader.

Person Profile:
You will be a highly self-motivated individual, able to work under your own initiative. 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. Experience in the assembly and construction of Rolling Stock units is desirable but not a necessity. NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline is desirable but not a necessity.

Contact Information:
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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.