Heavy Maintenance Technician

Derby
2 weeks ago
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ob title: Heavy Mechanical Fitter
Job location: Derby
Hourly pay rate: £21.48 Paye - £28.65 Umbrella
Shifts: 4 on 4 off Nights
Hours per week: Average 40 hours per week (Nights)
Duration: On-going contract
Start date: ASAP

Industries considered: RAF, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, Rolling Stock, Commercial/Industrial Electrics, Defence, Plant Engineering, SPM, HVAC, and Process Engineering
Disciplines considered: Mechanical Engineer, Mechanic, Avionic Technician, Aircraft Engineer, Marine Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, and Breakdown Engineer

Client Summary:

Our client is a global leader in Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service and maintenance.

Position Summary

The role is carrying out Mechanical overhaul and maintenance. You will be expected to complete routine maintenance from written work instruction, including Mechanical Examinations on Rolling Stock. You will also specifically work on mechanical modifications and heavy component changes.
This is a Safety Critical position and is a requirement against the Service Agreement (SA). This position is the key focal point for the safe and reliable running of the fleet.

The position is based on a busy maintenance depot and all applicants would be expected to complete the following:

  • Remove large components such as axle boxes
  • 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
  • Work flexibly with a maintenance team

    Person Profile/Experience:
    No previous rail experience required as we will consider applicants that have worked on any of the following, but you must have Mechanical Maintenance or Overhaul experience.

    Avionics (commercial)
    HVAC
    Process Engineering
    Production Plants
    Mechanic
    Automotive - Routine Maintenance on Cars/Trucks/HGV
    Defence - Routine Maintenance on Submarines/Ships/Aircraft
    EX Forces Mechanical Engineer - Routine Maintenance on Aircraft/helicopters/HGV (REME, RAF, Navy)

    Qualifications:
    A formal qualification is a must. Must be Level 3 or above.

    Contact Information:
    Email: (url removed)
    Phone: (phone number removed)

    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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