Technician - Rolling Stock

Technician - Rolling Stock

Posted 1 week ago by Rullion Managed Services

£28 Per hour
Inside
Undetermined
Northampton, Northamptonshire

Summary: The Production Technician role focuses on mechanical production duties related to rolling stock, specifically gearboxes and modifications. The position requires working within an engineering team to complete repairs and modifications with minimal supervision. Candidates must have relevant engineering experience and knowledge of health and safety protocols. The role is based in Northampton and involves a shift pattern of 12-hour days and nights.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Perform mechanical production duties including gearboxes and modifications of rolling stock assets.
  • Support the completion of repairs and modifications within a rolling stock depot.
  • Undertake modifications of allocated rolling stock according to production plans.
  • Follow specified engineering instructions and drawings, adhering to methods and tooling.
  • Complete all records of actions and operations accurately and in accordance with procedures.

Key Skills:

  • Relevant experience in an engineering environment.
  • Ability to accurately complete records of actions and operations.
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety protocols including COSHH and manual handling.
  • Proficiency in using a laptop for diagnostic purposes.
  • Ability to understand and interpret technical publications.
  • Care for tools, equipment, and PPE.

Salary (Rate): £27.99/hour

City: Northampton

Country: United Kingdom

Working Arrangements: undetermined

IR35 Status: inside IR35

Seniority Level: undetermined

Industry: Engineering

Detailed Description From Employer:

Production Technician - Rolling Stock (Trains)

Location: Northampton

Contract Duration: 6 Months' Minimum

Shifts: 12 hour days / nights 0700-1900, 1900-0700

Pay Rates: £26.56 for the first 12 weeks (Umbrella), then increasing to £27.99 per hour (Umbrella) £21.32 per hour PAYE

Your Responsibilties:

  • Working as part of the Engineering team, this challenging role involves mechanical production duties - gearboxes, mod repairs and Production of rolling stock assets.
  • Supporting with the completion of repairs, modifications, commission within a well-equipped rolling stock depot
  • With minimal supervision undertake Modification of the allocated rolling stock to meet the requirements of the modification and production plan.
  • Undertake any other duties as and when required within the scope of the modification and production work
  • Working underneath the specified engineering instructions and drawings, following the methods and tooling specified within them.

Knowledge & Experience:

  • Must have relevant experience in an engineering environment
  • Ability to complete all records of actions and operations accurately and to procedures
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety including bio-hazards, manual handling and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
  • Ability to use a laptop for diagnostic purposes
  • Ability to understand and interpret relevant technical publications
  • Knowledge of Health & Safety including biohazards, manual handling and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
  • Ability to understand and care for tools, equipment, and PPE
  • Ability to understand and interpret relevant technical publications
  • Ability to use a laptop for diagnostic fault finding and rectification purposes

Rullion supports applications from a diverse talent pool. We welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements. If you require any reasonable adjustments to be made to enable you to participate in the recruitment process, please contact us on (phone number removed)

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