Locomotive Maintainer ETCS Cover - Toton

Job Description

Mechanical Technicians required, we are seeking individuals from a heavy engineering background to carry out maintenance and repairs of Diesel Locomotives and Freight vehicles.Locomotive Maintainer – Sandiacre, Nottingham £25.65 per hour - Umbrella paid (Inside IR35) - minimum 42 hours per week Mixed shifts including days, afternoons, nights and weekends SituationAre you interested in an opportunity to join the rail industry With great rates of pay and government investment, it’s a fantastic opportunity to work for a globally renowned provider of rolling stock maintenanceIf you are a skilled mechanical or dual skilled (mechanical & electrical) Technician with a sound understanding of engineering maintenance principles, then we would like to speak to you.You may come from an automotive background such as HGV or PSV within a dealer such as DAF, MAN or Volvo. Alternatively, perhaps you worked as a Master Technician maybe on light vehicles or light goods vehicles. Maybe you worked on aircraft or within theaerospace industry on maintenance hangars and looking to take a step into something different Or maybe you have been in the Forces and are looking to join civilian life, then this could be the opportunity you have been looking for!Your New OrganisationYou will have a fantastic opportunity to work for the UK’s largest rail freight company who are responsible for transporting everything from Cereals to Petroleum and steel.Your New OpportunityA great opportunity to build your skills on safety critical rail vehicles, carrying out maintenance and repairs to a large fleet of vehicles such as locomotive and wagons.You will work out of the Toton Depot where hundreds of trains are maintained yearly.The Candidate

• You will be comfortable with maintenance procedures of mechanical components such as brakes, suspension and wheelsets.
• You will understand electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and diesel engine maintenance principles.
• You will be able to complete engineering instructions, follow strict guidelines and work to written specifications set by our client on how they wish for their rail vehicles to be maintained.
• As part of the above there will be full training on the systems and procedures that you will be required to carry out, this takes place in the Midlands, and you will need to be flexible to stay away from home for an initial 3 to 4 week period whilst thistraining is completed during week days.
• You will understand the use of hand tools such as torque wrenches and be physically fit enough to handle them effectively.

Essential

• You will need to have an NVQ Level 3 (or above) in order to qualify for this role, this doesnt have to be a rail specific NVQ but will need to be one of a mechanical, electrical or engineering based nature.
• Thisvacancy is an immediate requirement and immediate start is available for the right candidate.
• You must be able and happy to work shifts as this role will involve working days, afternoons and nights as well as some weekends.
• You must be able to pass drug & alcohol testing and medical screening.

Desirable

• Previous experience in a similar role

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