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Maintenance Team Member

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4 weeks ago
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Location: Glasgow

Position: Maintenance Team Member

Start Date: ASAP

Contract: 6 months rolling on a long-term contract basis

Rullion requires Maintenance Fitters with electrical or mechanical competencies, supported by relevant qualifications, for a contract role with a prominent rail company.

The position involves working within a large maintenance team stationed at Glasgow Train Care Centre, working on Rolling Stock fleet.

We have a few roles which include the following Shift Patterns and Rates:

2-Shift (Earlies and Lates): - 10am to 8pm (subject to change if needed) - Caledonian Sleeper Fleet

First 12 weeks: PAYE: £22.67 per hour or Umbrella: £28.91 per hour

Post 12 Weeks: PAYE: £25.73 per hour or Umbrella: £34.63 per hour

The ideal candidate must hold at least an NVQ/SVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering (or its equivalent).

Job Description:

Under the supervision of the Production Manager, you will serve as a senior member of the team, responsible for servicing, maintaining, and repairing locomotives. Working within the team, you will ensure the safe, efficient, and cost-effective servicing and maintenance of traction and rolling stock while continually striving to enhance quality.

Main tasks of the role:

Corrective maintenance (Electrical or Mechanical, Coach Repairing & Plumbing)
Preventative maintenance (Electrical or Mechanical, Coach Repairing & Plumbing)
Basic maintenance competency e.g.: side skirt cleans, brake pads, block changes etc.
Primary fault finding/reporting
Secondary fault finding
Depot or fleet specific requirements where required
DMU/ELEC service exams
Alista, SAP and SES input

Key skills and requirements for the role include:

Completion of a time-served apprenticeship in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or possession of an ONC or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering.
Previous experience in either Rolling Stock, Aerospace, His Majesties Forces Engineering or Heavy Transportation.
Proficient in detailed fault-finding.
Basic proficiency in MS Office applications.
Willingness to work shifts, including days, nights, and weekends.

Health and Safety

Must follow AZDP and H&S policies and procedures
Must adhere to Drugs and Alcohol Policies
You will be working in a Safety Critical Environment so must follow Site Notices and confirm with PPE requirements.

Please note that our client maintains a strict zero-tolerance policy regarding Drug and Alcohol use. Candidates should anticipate undergoing Drug and Alcohol testing either during the interview process or on their first day of work.

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

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

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