Heavy Maintenance Technician
Posted Today by Shorterm Group
£27 Per hour
Undetermined
Undetermined
Derby, Derbyshire
Summary: The Heavy Mechanical Fitter role in Derby involves performing mechanical overhaul and maintenance on Rolling Stock vehicles. Candidates will execute routine maintenance tasks based on written instructions and engineering drawings, focusing on safety and reliability. The position requires mechanical maintenance experience, with no prior rail experience necessary. This is a critical role within a busy maintenance depot, emphasizing teamwork and adherence to safety protocols.
Key Responsibilities:
- Remove large components such as axle boxes
- Work from written instruction (VMI)
- Work from Mechanical Engineering drawings, adhering to specific measurements
- Replace mechanical components according to engineering drawings
- Conduct routine fleet checks to ensure safe operation
- Collaborate flexibly with the maintenance team
Key Skills:
- Mechanical Maintenance or Overhaul experience
- Formal qualification at Level 3 or above
- Experience in Avionics, HVAC, Process Engineering, or Automotive maintenance
- Familiarity with routine maintenance on various vehicles including cars, trucks, and HGVs
- Experience in Defence maintenance on submarines, ships, or aircraft
- Ability to pass a drugs and alcohol test
Salary (Rate): £26.85/hour
City: Derby
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
ob title: Heavy Mechanical Fitter
Job location: Derby
Hourly pay rate: £21.48 Paye - £28.65 Umbrella
Shifts: 4 on 4 off Nights
Hours per week: Average 40 hours per week (Nights)
Duration: On-going contract
Start date: ASAP
Industries considered: RAF, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, Rolling Stock, Commercial/Industrial Electrics, Defence, Plant Engineering, SPM, HVAC, and Process Engineering
Disciplines considered: Mechanical Engineer, Mechanic, Avionic Technician, Aircraft Engineer, Marine Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, and Breakdown Engineer
Client Summary: Our client is a global leader in Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service and maintenance.
Position Summary
The role is carrying out Mechanical overhaul and maintenance. You will be expected to complete routine maintenance from written work instruction, including Mechanical Examinations on Rolling Stock. You will also specifically work on mechanical modifications and heavy component changes. This is a Safety Critical position and is a requirement against the Service Agreement (SA). This position is the key focal point for the safe and reliable running of the fleet.
The position is based on a busy maintenance depot and all applicants would be expected to complete the following:
- Remove large components such as axle boxes
- Work from written instruction (VMI)
- Work from Mechanical Engineering drawings, working to specific measurements
- Replacing mechanical components to correspond to engineering drawings
- Routine fleet checks ensuring that the Fleet are operated safely
- Work flexibly with a maintenance team
Person Profile/Experience:
No previous rail experience required as we will consider applicants that have worked on any of the following, but you must have Mechanical Maintenance or Overhaul experience.
- Avionics (commercial)
- HVAC
- Process Engineering
- Production Plants
- Mechanic
- Automotive - Routine Maintenance on Cars/Trucks/HGV
- Defence - Routine Maintenance on Submarines/Ships/Aircraft
- EX Forces Mechanical Engineer - Routine Maintenance on Aircraft/helicopters/HGV (REME, RAF, Navy)
Qualifications:
A formal qualification is a must. Must be Level 3 or above.
Contact Information:
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Phone: (phone number removed)
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.