Rolling Stock Electrical Engineer

Shorterm Group
London
2 weeks ago
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Job Title: High Level Technician (Rolling Stock)Job Location: Southwest London Hourly Pay Rate: £29.32 PAYE / £ 37.62 Umbrella Shifts: Minimum of 50 hours a week Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off. Days and nightsDuration: On-going contractStart Date: ASAPIndustries considered: Rail, Rolling Stock, RAF, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, Rolling Stock, Commercial/Industrial Electrics, Defence, Plant Engineering, SPM, HVAC, and Process EngineeringDisciplines considered: Diesel Engine Fitter, Electrical Engineer / Mechanical Engineer, Mechanic, Avionic Technician, Aircraft Engineer, Marine Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, and Breakdown EngineerClient Summary: A world-renowned Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service and maintenance company and is the number one provider of rail solutions in the world. This prestigious company is also the largest rolling stock manufacturer and provider in the UK and employs over 70,000 employees in 60 countries worldwide. Position Summary: Reporting to the Reliability Shift Manager, as part of a small technical team, you will be required to assist the Fleet Operator to undertake / supervise primarily in the corrective mechanical and electrical maintenance, detailed fault finding and repair on the Class 345 Crossrail fleet of trains. Successful applicants will be responsible for ensuring that any maintenance undertaken...

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