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Electrical Maintenance Fitter / Engineer

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4 days ago
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Rullion have a great opportunity for a Maintenance Team Member with strong electrical and mechanical skills to join a rolling stock maintenance/service team with our client on the infamous Caledonian Sleeper Fleet.

Location:
Polmadie Train Care Centre - Glasgow

Duration and Shift Pattern:
long term contract, working permanent days (earlies and lates shift pattern).

Average of 37 hours per week with overtime as of when required.

Rates:
Pre 12 weeks: PAYE: £22.67 per hour / Umbrella: £28.91 per hour
Post 12 weeks: PAYE: £25.73 per hour / Umbrella: £34.63 per hour
Role is inside of IR35 and Limited Companies do not apply.

PPE is provided by Rullion and Tooling is provided by the client.

Description:
Reporting to the Production Manager, you will be a senior team member, servicing, maintaining and repairing rolling stock. Within the team you will ensure that traction and rolling stock are serviced and maintained in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner whilst constantly seeking to improve quality.

Key skills and requirements for the role include;

  • Time served apprenticeship in Electrical Engineering or an SVQ/NVQ level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Maintenance or Engineering. (Electrical Installation or Building Structures do not qualify)
  • In-depth fault-finding experience.
  • Basic MS Office IT skills.
  • Prepared to work shifts including days, nights and weekends as of when required.

    Experience required:
    Rolling Stock/Locomotive experience is preferred, however a background in either Aerospace, Ex-Forces Engineering or within Large Transportation will also be considered.

    Our client operates a strict zero-tolerance Drug and Alcohol Policy.
    Be aware that you will be required to take a Drug and Alcohol test either at interview or on your first day.

    Any questions, please reach out to Julian Elmore at Rullion.

    Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants

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