The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Trainee Maintainer Operator to join VolkerRail Plant, working within the HP&E team. The Hired Plant and Equipment Department (HP&E) specialises in supplying self-operated rail maintenance plant and equipment to the rail industry.

HP&E have 16 Platform Basket Evo Rail Mobile Elevated Working Platforms, providing a solution to our clients working at height needs focusing predominantly on working on overhead line equipment. All our machines are serviced to a vigorous maintenance regime by a resource pool of 8 qualified Fitters giving the client the option of fitter cover when the machines are operational.

Key accountabilities

The key duties will include:

• Carry out maintenance, repairs, overhauls, etc. of plant and machinery to laid down technical and safety standards in line with personal certificated competence and for which you have been trained and authorised to use.

• Work to relevant procedures and in accordance with current specifications, ensuring workplaces are kept clean and tidy.

• Record all work carried out on the relevant document and sign off all work done.

• Obtain materials from stores and return defective materials correctly labelled for warranty, repair or scrapping as required by laid down procedures.

• Ensure that all work is carried out safely and in accordance with relevant Rules, Regulations, Group Standards and Work Instructions.

• Report any accidents, incidents, faults and hazards identified in the workplace, either on plant or equipment. Do not use any plant or equipment which is potentially hazardous and ensure colleagues are made aware of the potential danger.

Job Requirements

The candidate must have the following experience/skill set:

• Be either a trained apprentice in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or possess an NVQ level 3 (mechanical or electrical) or equivalent.
• Proven engineering experience within an engineering field/maintenance environment.
• A responsible attitude and high level of safety awareness.