Shorterm Group

HM Maintenance Assistant

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Job Location

Wakefield, United Kingdom

Job Description

Job title: HM Maintenance Assistant
Job location: Crofton, Wakefield
Shifts:4 on, 3 off (Monday - Thursday) - days and nights alternating
Hours per week:40 hours per week with opportunity for overtime
Rates:£18.64 PAYE/£22.69 Umbrella
Duration:8 months+
Start date: ASAP
Industries considered: Rail, Rolling Stock, RAF, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, Rolling Stock, Commercial/Industrial Electrics, Defence, Plant Engineering, SPM, HVAC, and Process Engineering
Disciplines considered: Diesel Engine Fitter, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanic, Avionic Technician, Aircraft Engineer, Marine Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, and Breakdown Engineer

This is a varied role and the successful applicant will be able to work under his or her own initiative as well as working as part of a team. The remit of this challenging role is to carry out routine maintenance; repair and fault-finding work on rail vehicles, plant, lifting and handling equipment, buildings and facilities as required.

Key Responsibilities

* Routine rail vehicle maintenance as per the Vehicle Maintenance Instruction (VMI)
* Heavy Maintenance component changes (engines, cooler groups, couplers, wheelsets)
* Fleet defect clearance.
* Operation of powered equipment, lifting and mechanical handling equipment
* Assist Technicians as required
* Maintenance of plant.
* Compliance with all laid down H&S legislation and depot procedures to ensure a safe accident free environment.
* Responsible for keeping the work area clean and tidy and to the highest standard at all times.
* Required to continually look at opportunities to adopt and develop continuous improvement techniques. Knowledge and experience

Requirements & skills

* Ideally City & Guilds qualified, candidates must be mechanically and electrically proficient with a basic understanding of the vehicles and plant being maintained.
* Level 3 NVQ
* Fully literate and numerate, and preferably computer literate.
* Detailed understanding of Class 180
* Competent to undertake Safety Critical Work.
* Personal Track Safety (PTS)
* Designated Person (where appropriate)
* This position involves shift working which includes nights and weekends

Location: Wakefield, GB

Posted Date: 11/21/2024
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November 21, 2024
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