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Product Support Engineer - mtu rail engines

Full Time

Edinburgh Haymarket

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Product Service Technician to join Rolls-Royce Power Systems at one of the depots at the locations mentioned above.

In this role, you will conduct routine maintenance and repairs on mtu rail products to the standard specified in the approved manuals and in accordance with the requirements of the contracts. You will also embrace digitalisation.

Why Rolls-Royce?

Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount.

We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere.

We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey.

Our product portfolio includes mtu-brand high-speed engines and propulsion systems for ships, power generation, heavy land, rail and defence vehicles and for the oil and gas industry.

mtu train engines have proven their absolute reliability and exceptional economic efficiency over great distances and many decades. They also have the potential to meet future requirements as they incorporate the very latest railway environmental technology.

We'll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

In this engaging role, you'll have the opportunity to further develop your skills by performing maintenance and repairs on mtu rail engines and ensuring they meet the highest standards and work as per our Customer's requirements.

What we offer:

We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts.

What you will be doing:

In this interesting role you will:
Perform preventative, scheduled maintenance and/or corrective maintenance activities in accordance with the maintenance schedule, manuals and contract.Actively participate in the ongoing continuous improvement activities for both maintenance and procedures. Make new suggestions for improvements.Attend meetings with the Customer to obtain sign off for work that has been carried out on the Customer's equipment.Completion of relevant documentation for all work carried out to accurately reflect the activities for the company and the customer. Accurately report parts used during service work as per internal processes to ensure our stock is effectively controlled and accounted for.Proactive involvement in the Company's HSQE management processes. Maintain cleanliness of the SGB onsite facilities.Attend local and factory training courses when necessary to ensure your skills remain current.
Who we're looking for:

At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. And for this role, we are looking for someone who is/has:
Prior experience working in a similar role.An enthusiastic person, proactive and with good initiative, organisation skills and a flexible attitude who works well with others.Outstanding safety awareness skills.An ability to make effective use of IT systems - we use Go!Care, C4S, eWeb, Go!Manage, Go, Diasys, Outlook.
We are an equal opportunities employer. We're committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives. And the more perspectives we have, the more successful we'll be. By building a culture of respect and appreciation, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce

Power Systems | Rolls-Royce

Rolls-Royce deliver & service comprehensive, powerful & reliable power systems, based on both gas, diesel engines & electrified hybrid systems.

Type of Contract

PermanentPandoLogic. Keywords: Product Engineer, Location: Edinburgh, SCT - EH10 4JR

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