Maintenance Assistant

Are you a Mechanical Engineer, looking for the opportunity to work within the rolling stock industry?



If so why not consider applying for the position below!!



Job Title: Maintenance Assistant

Job Location: Central Rivers, Burton-On-Trent

Hourly Rate: £20.44 PAYE / £26.56 Umbrella

Shifts: Days, Nights and Weekends (Must be Flexible)

Hours Per Week: 40hrs Average

Duration: Long-Term

Start Date: ASAP

Industries Considered: Automotive, Rolling Stock, Aerospace, Military,

Disciplines considered: Mechanically biased, HGV Technician, Ex Forces Mechanical Technician -

Tanks/Excavator, Heavy Plant Technician - JCB/HGV/TRAINS



Company Summary:

A Global market leader in Rolling Stock manufacturing, maintenance and servicing with a proven

track record for sustainability and growth.



Position Summary:

Working under their own initiative, to carry out routine maintenance, repair and basic fault finding work on the DEMU Class 220/221 Fleets.



Job Profile - Safety Critical / Safety Related:

* Routine rail vehicle maintenance as per laid down Vehicle Maintenance Instruction (VMI)

* Assist Technicians as required.

* Where trained and competent Tyre Turn 220/221 vehicles on the Wheel Lathe in accordance with laid down specifications.

* Operation of powered plant, lifting and mechanical handling equipment.

* Where trained and competent move Class 220/221 vehicles around the site.

* Operation of Battery Charging/Shore Supply equipment.

* Maintenance of plant.

* Drive road vehicles as required.

* Compliance with all laid down H&S legislation and depot procedures to ensure a safe accident free environment. Responsible for always keeping the work area clean and tidy and to the highest standard.

* Required to continually look at opportunities to adopt and develop continuous improvement techniques



Job Requirements:

Heavy maintenance/Overhaul on Cross Country 220/221 and Virgin West

Coast 221 such as:

* Bogie exchange

* Calliper change

* Axle changes

* Traction motors

* Carden shafts

* Power pack drop (Engine)

* Compressors

* Air dryers

* Fuel tanks

* Excitations [PIMS]

* Permanent and Auto couplers

* TPCU

* Cab changes

* Full door changes

* Seats

* Floor renewal

* Toilet tank exchange (Alongside TBM)

* Fresh water tanks

* Mechanical Mods

* Mod on the Cross Countries completed via technical drawing, followed up with testing

* Various maintenance visits such as compressor oil changes, air dryer pressure valve, final drive oil sampling and changes and brake pad checks and changes



Person Profile:

Knowledge and experience -

* Of Heavy diesel engines/power packs.

* Working on operational depot or site environments



Education Level:

* NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent is a requirement.



Contact Information:

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