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