Level 3 Electrical Fitters £46,350 per annum

Job Description

Job title: Locomotive Fitters (electrical bias) Job location: Crewe.Hourly pay rate: £18.57 per hour PAYE.Shifts: Shifts (mornings, afternoons, nights and occasional weekends).Hours per week: 42 hour week plus overtime (most averaging about 48 per week). Duration: Permanent. Start date: ImmediateIndustries considered: Locomotive, Mobile Plant, HGV FittingDisciplines considered: Locomotive, Bogies, Mechanical/Electrical FitterEquivalent salary of the average hours (48) is £46,350 per annum.You must have an NVQ level 3 (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline to be considered For this role. Client Summary: A Market Leader in Logistics/Rail Freight, Maintenance and RepairPosition Summary:We are looking to add some additional support within our Depot in Crewe, Cheshire and are looking to engage 15 new Locomotive Fitters ideally to commence work with immediate effect.The successful candidates will be responsible for supporting the Safety and Maintenance of the Companies busy Fleet of Class 90, 92 and 325 Electric Locomotives undertaking works, maintenance and repairs on the underframes and bogies in line with company Standardsand Procedures.Person Profile/Experience:A skilled Technician/Mechanic and ideally time served, ideally you will have previous experience of undertaking maintenance, service and repair work on Diesel and/or Electric Locomotives, ideally on the underframes, bogies and wheelsets. Youll have the abilityto make sound engineering decisions and will have good communication skills, written and oral.We will also consider people who have not come through a rolling stock background if they have heavy maintenance experience in plant, buses, HGV etc. You may have a current PTS but this is not essential as successful candidates will undertake a local PTS courseAdhere to health and safety and local safety policy requirements, and other safety and technical standards. Comply with all instructions, rules and regulations in forceMaintain, service, fault find and repair Locomotives in accordance with the approved maintenance plans as required by the local managerEnsure all relevant paperwork for examinations and repairs is correctly completed on time and to required company standardsYou will be physically fit and healthy, you will be required to undertake a NWR related medical and drugs & alcohol test which must be passed before any offer can be made, have a good sense of humour and be prepared to work outdoors where required.Due to the nature of the work/role, an appreciation of H&S at work is essential, plus in line with Rail Industry Protocols there is a zero policy re being under the influence of Drugs or AlcoholQualifications:NVQ Level 3 in an Electrical/mechanical fitting skill set idealExperience essentialContact Information:Email: Phone: (Direct Line) PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION.Please note due to the volume of applications, we can only commit to contact those candidates we deem suitable for the position. However, we may retain your details and contact you in the future should suitable positions arise.Please note the above job specification could be subject to change as agreed with our client