Electrical / Mechanical Fitter in Tyne & Wear, United Kingdom
Samuel Knight International are looking for experienced Rolling Stock Fitters with an electrical & / or mechanically biased skill set to work an average of 35 hours per week on a shift basis for a leading and renowned name within the rail industry.
This excellent permanent position will see you working as part of a small light maintenance team based within a busy regional depot. You will be responsible for performing the efficient and reliable maintenance and overhaul of various rail vehicles to specific standards and procedures, contributing to continuous improvement of product quality.
Your duties will include:
- Performing routine maintenance and servicing of rolling stock, including fault finding, diagnostics and repairs
- Ensuring rolling stock availability and achieving reliability targets
- Deputising for the Team Leader as and when required
- Operating rail vehicles as required, within depot operating limits (once competently trained)
The person we are looking for:
- Accomplished and suitably qualified mechanical and / or electrical engineer with experience of rail, aircraft or heavy plant light maintenance activities
- City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or BTEC in Engineering,
- Knowledge & understanding of depot operations
- The ability to easily interpret engineering drawings
- Knowledge of health, safety and environmental standards and requirements
- Driver operator / shunter qualified (desirable)
In return you will get the opportunity to work for a gold standard employer within the rail industry offering numerous benefits including an excellent permanent salary, 26 days annual leave, attractive pension scheme, healthcare cover, travel incentives and more.
This is an urgent requirement so please don’t hesitate in sending your most recent CV with any relevant accompanying information / documentation.
Samuel Knight International are specialists in providing rolling stock recruitment solutions throughout the rail industry within the UK & EMEA regions. Our dedicated team of experts have extensive experience in the delivery of end to end recruitment, providing agile support to both clients & candidates throughout the entire recruitment lifecycle. Samuel Knight are always interested to speak with candidates who are looking for support to develop their career within the rail industry. For more information on our live roles & the extensive recruitment services we provide please don’t hesitate to contact us via:
samuel-knight . com
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