Mechanical / Electrical Fitter
Posted 11 April by
Shorterm Group
Mechanical or Mech/Elec Locomotive Fitter
Job location:
Port Talbot
Salary:
£19.38 p/h PAYE, earnings up to £41,763.00 plus overtime
Shifts: Days / Nights - 4 on / 4 off
Hours per week: 42 hours per week plus overtime
Duration: Ongoing contract or permanent
Start date: Immediate
Industries considered:
Rail Mechanics, REME, Agricultural, ex Forces Engineering, HGV, Mobile Plant
Disciplines considered:
Mechanical Fitter, Mech/Elec Fitter
Client Summary:
A Market Leader in Logistics/Rail Freight, Maintenance and Repair
Position Summary:
We are expanding our existing team of Locomotive Engineers at our Depot in the Midlands and are looking to engage a number of Locomotive Fitters
The successful candidates will be responsible for supporting the Safety and Maintenance of the Companies busy Fleet of Class 66 and 60 Locomotives in line with company Standards and Procedures
Person Profile/Experience:
A skilled mechanic and ideally time served, you will have previous experience of undertaking maintenance, service and repair work on Diesel Locomotives with a preference to experience of Class 66 although other Diesel Loco experience will be readily considered.
You may have a current PTS but this is not essential as successful candidates will undertake a local PTS course
- Maintain, service, fault find and repair Locomotives in accordance with the approved maintenance plans as required by the local manager
- Ensure all relevant paperwork for examinations and repairs is correctly completed on time and to required company standards
- Indicate and evidence your capabilities in undertaking works to diagnose, fault find. Repair and maintain Mechanical driven mobile units be they HGV, PSV, Agricultural, Military, Trains, Planes or Automobiles
You will be physically fit and healthy, you will be required to undertake a NWR related medical and drugs & alcohol test which must be passed before any offer can be made, have a good sense of humour and be prepared to work outdoors where required. You will ideally have a full (clean) driving license and be flexible enough to travel to other local sites in the region from time to time
Due to the nature of the work/role, an appreciation of H&S at work is essential, plus in line with Rail Industry Protocols there is a zero policy re being under the influence of Drugs or Alcohol
Qualifications:
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a Technical skill set
Experience essential
Contact Information:
Email:
Phone: (Direct Line)
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.
Required skills
- rail
- mechanical fitter
- electrical technician
- electrical fitter
- rolling stock
- wagon fitter
- heavy mechanical fitter
Reference: 52456276
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