Mechanical Fitter

Posted 29/08/2024 by Shorterm Group

Location:
Crewe, Cheshire
Salary/Rate:
£17.64/hour
Job Title: Mechanical Fitter
Pay rate: £17.64 per hour PAYE
Job Location: Crewe, CW1 6HA
Shifts: Monday to Friday, 06:00-14:30
Duration: 18 Months Fixed Term
Start Dates: October 2024

Industries Considered: We welcome applicants from Rolling Stock, Aviation, Plant, Automotive, HGV, PCV, Marine, Armed Forces and other similar backgrounds

Benefits for you
* Annual leave 25 days per annum pro-rata, plus standard UK Bank Holidays.
* Contributory Money Purchase Pension Scheme - after 3 months
* Travel concession - Employee travel pass for use on Arriva franchised services (Cross Country, Grand Central, Arriva Rail London, Chiltern Railways)
* Additional employee benefits include: The Village retailer discount scheme (including Cycle To Work), Employee Assistance Programme, Life Assurance and Healthshield (after 6 months).
* Long term Contracts
* Free onsite parking

Position Summary
To carry out maintenance and overhaul of Rail Vehicles to preset standards and procedures, playing an active part in continuously improving quality.
Tasks will include fitting floors, panelling, seating, tables, windows and doors in the interior of rolling stock.
Electrical tasks may include Installation and replacement of traction and rolling stock components, carrying out modifications in and ability to install and terminate vehicle control wiring harnesses.

Key Responsibilities will include:
* Carry out vehicle maintenance work as allocated by the Team Leader, Heavy Maintenance Manager or Production Engineer within set timescales and standards.
* Operate rail vehicles as required, within depot operating limits, and in accordance with relevant procedures.
* Break raft replacement, alternator replacement, coupler replacement, bellow change.
* C4, C6, C8 or C10 maintenance.
* Refurbishment and modifications
* Seat removal, table removal, fitment of USB sockets, lighting replacement, relay replacement, component replacement from within the cab.
* Painting and modifications were required.
* Ensure that safety procedures are adhered to in accordance with VMI.
* Ensure that work sheets are signed off promptly and correctly.
* Ensure that Quality and Environmental procedures and instructions are followed
* Attend technical, quality, safety and general briefings, taking action on items raised.
* Carry out any duties within level of competence, as requested.
* Always maintain good housekeeping and standard of cleanliness.
* Use PPE in accordance with standards and instructions.
* Assist colleagues and management to ensure project targets are met.
* Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

Qualifications
* You must have a minimum of or equivalent to one of the following qualifications:
o BTEC certificate in Engineering
o City and Guilds certificate in Engineering
o NVQ Level 3 certificate in Engineering
* Traction and rolling stock qualification preferred.

Skills and Experience
* Must have previous experience, involvement and understanding of vehicle heavy maintenance activities.
* Able to interpret engineering drawings
* Understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering
* Basic IT skills

Apply:
Contact Information: Adam Jackson
Email cv to: (url removed)
Phone: (phone number removed)

PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS & ALCOHOL TEST AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION

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.
Type:
Contract
Start Date:
October 2024
Contract Length:
18 months
Job Reference:
118_1724920046
Job ID:
222233547
Applications:
Less than 10

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