Fitter in Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom
About us
VolkerRail is an established and experienced railway infrastructure contractor. We have a successful track record of delivering projects across the whole of the UK; working with Network Rail, London Underground as well as light rail and tram operating companies to enhance the national infrastructure.
As one of the UKs oldest railway contractors, with a history dating back over 80 years, we are passionate about the preservation and development of the railways. Our years of experience and continued company growth have earned us a reputation within the industry for high performance and innovation, and as a company focussed on timely and efficient delivery.
The Role
An opportunity has arisen for a Fitter to join VolkerRail Plant, working within the Hired Plant and Equipment Department (HP&E) team.
The HP&E department 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 qualified Fitters giving the client the option of fitter cover when the machines are operational.
The successful candidate will be required to work on a roster, working 160 hours over a four-week period, which comprises of the expectation to be available on 3 of the 4 weekends.
Key Accountabilities
The key duties will include:
- The undertaking and recording of weekly, monthly, 6 monthly and annual maintenance of Hired Plant and Equipment (including MEWPS) in line with company engineering standards and legislation.
- Ensure that all machine documentation, logbooks, worksheets, etc. are completed to the correct standard in a punctual timeframe.
- Undertake any repairs required to any part of the HP&E assets.
- Provide operational fitter cover, predominantly on weekends, to VolkerRail's clients to ensure reliability of the machines.
- Oversee the safe delivery of Plant movements via hauliers in line with company standard.
Skill & Experience
You will be self-motivated with a pro-active approach.
The candidate will also ideally 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.
- Have demonstrable experience in fault finding, repairing and maintaining plant and equipment.
- Be able to read engineering drawings/schematics with regards to fault finding.
- Be flexible in your approach and willing to work nights, weekends, bank holidays and lodge away from home.
- Hold a full UK driving licence.
- Possess excellent communication skills.
- A responsible attitude and high level of safety awareness.
Flexibility is also essential for this role as there will be travel and weekend working.
Other
VolkerRail Group offers a competitive salary and a company commercial vehicle.
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