Mechanical Fitter in Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
Mechanical Fitters are required to work on a 5 month contract for a large rail company which will run until December 2018.
This is a great opportunity to build on your technical skills in a fast paced environment within the rail industry!
Start dates
Immediate start dates are available
Shifts
There is a requirement to work days and nights on this project. The envisaged hours are 48 per week.
Rates
£14.82 per hour - days
£15.86 per hour - nights
In addition to this, there is a £0.35 retention payment accrued for every hour worked. This is payable once you reach the end of the project. All breaks are paid.
Purpose of the Job
To work as a member of a team to service, maintain, repair and overhaul fleet locomotives, coaching stock and equipment, including the latest generation in train technology to given down specifications.
As part of a team, ensure that the fleet is serviced and maintained in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner whilst constantly seeking to improve quality.
Responsibilities
Work as directed by and in co-operation with the Production Manager, will comply with:
* All depot protection procedures
* Understand and abide to safety notices, rules and regulations and follow safe working practices,
H & S.A.W. and C.O.S.H.H.
* Will adhere to and work within Quality Systems to the current standard.
* Work as part of a team, complete or assist in any of the team's activities to ensure work is completed on time to specification.
Will be responsible for:
* Routine exam work
* Routine primary fault finding (to level of competency)
* Component exchange
* Stores provision
* When trained able to carry out coach repairing tasks, plumbing, electrical/mechanical tasks, welding/burning/brazing.
* Will be capable of accepting training in other skills and carry out duties, e.g. forklift, road vehicle driving (if certified), attend call-outs and breakdowns if required.
* Will carry out final work and process inspections as required.
* Will carry out Team Member C duties as required if assessed competent.
* Cover Operations Co-Ordinator role (if level of competence required is met after voluntary training)
* Will use IT systems that are work related.
* Will attend call-outs and breakdowns if required if trained competent.
* With other team members, will maintain good housekeeping systems of work areas.
Educational Requirements
* Educated to GCSE standard
* Time served apprenticeship or equivalent with associated technical qualifications (City & Guilds, SVQ, NVQ) or recognised equivalent in Mechanical Engineering, minimum Level 3.
Desired Knowledge / Experience
* Practical knowledge and experience of mechanical and/or electrical engineering
* Experience of working to procedures, work instructions and vehicle maintenance instructions
* Experience of working on one of the following is essential for this role: rolling stock, aircraft, HGVs, busses, coaches, automotive vehicles, ships or military vehicles.
Please note that my client operate a strict drugs and alcohol policy - any successful applicants will be required to take a Drug and Alcohol test.
Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.
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