Fitter (Rail/POS)

Purpose of the role:

To maintain Amey’s plant to ensure the maximum availability and reliability is achieved while maintaining compliant standards, and ensure that the equipment is maintained in accordance with relevant standards and procedures. The plant can include MEWP’s, Drilling rigs, Lorry based MEWP’s, Generators and Drills.

About the role:

• Comply with the Maintenance Management System and planned maintenance of the system plant in accordance with maintenance programme and approved maintenance manuals/schedules.
• Maintain the proactive delivery of preventative and reactive maintenance and repair to maximize plant availability and reliability.
• Assist operator/maintainers to maximize performance, to ensure compliance with all relevant technical, quality, environmental and safety standards.
• Assist with investigation and reporting of faults Identification of fault trends.
• Assist with monitoring and reporting on maintenance performance and machine reliability.
• Assist in developing modifications or improvements to maintenance processes and regimes to deliver performance and financial benefits.
• Assist with the development of apprentices

What we are looking for:

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship or equivalent qualification as a minimum NVQ level 3.
• Must be able to drive (full valid licence).
• Computer literate - Sound professional engineering and IT skills. Knowledge of the various industry regulations
• Experience of rail on-track machine or other plant maintenance
• Experience of maintenance of large plant or systems including pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems
• Previous engineering experience and experience in railway plant
• Proven experience in maintaining plant
• Somebody who is happy to working nights, days, weekends and bank holidays.

About Amey:

Amey is one of the top five support services suppliers in the UK. We employ 16,000 people, have a turnover of £2.1bn and a strong forward order-book. Every household in Britain benefits from the work we do. We maintain the UK’s road and rail infrastructure, keep schools safe and clean, manage the UK’s defence estate, safely escort prisoners and keep prisons and courts secure. We also collect and process waste, as well as deliver utilities services. All of this is underpinned by our leading consulting capabilities which uses engineering design and data analytics to better manage the services we all use and rely on

As one of us, you can really be you because your individuality is an asset. You’re surrounded by a team of people who want you to grow and embrace new challenges. People who care about your job satisfaction as well as your wellbeing. There’ll be experiences as original as you are, in a career that can feel like many rolled into one. You’ll be stretched but always supported. Whether it’s working on the biggest bridge in the country, learning to get to grips with the latest technology, or just working with a great group of people every day, you’ll find what gets you out of bed in the morning at Amey.

Our rewards make us feel valued here at Amey. If you’re happy, you’ll think better. It’s a simple formula but one that puts your wellbeing as a top priority, that’s why we’ve worked hard to build a reward and benefits program that puts you first, including;

• Competitive salary
• Exceptional development and progression plan
• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Minimum 24 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• Additional Leave Purchase Scheme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Gym Membership
• Retail Discounts
• Amey Rewards Portal including healthcare, free GP service, dental, Travel insurance and Tastecard