Main characteristics
- Location
- Crewe, Cheshire
- Company
- Shorterm Group
- Salary
- £16.39/hour
- Employment type
- Permanent
- Category
- Engineering
Job summary
Job title: Mech/Elec Locomotive FitterJob location: Crewe
Hourly pay rate: £16.39 per hour PAYE or £20.93 per hour Ltd
Shifts: Days and Nights
Hours per week: Average 39 hour week plus overtime
Duration: Temp2Perm
Start date: ASAP
Industries considered: Locomotive Mechanics/Fitting
Disciplines considered: Diesel Loco Mechanical/Electrical Fitter
Client Summary:
A Market Leader in Logistics/Rail Freight, Maintenance and Repair
Position Summary
We are expanding our existing team of Locomotive Engineers at our Depot in Crewe, Cheshire and are looking to engage a number of new Locomotive Fitters ideally to commence work in late September early October
The successful candidates will be responsible for supporting the Safety and Maintenance of the Companies busy Fleet of Class 66 and 70 Locomotives plus additional electrical stock in line with company Standards and Procedures
This is an exciting/excellent career opportunity and a rare chance to commence work in a brand new purpose built depot
Person Profile/Experience:
A skilled mechanic and ideally time served, you will have previous experience of undertaking maintenance, service and repair work on Diesel and/or Electric Locomotives. You'll have the ability to make sound engineering decisions and will have good communication skills, written and oral.
You may have a current PTS but this is not essential as successful candidates will undertake a local PTS course
Adhere to health and safety and local safety policy requirements, and other safety and technical standards. Comply with all instructions, rules and regulations in force
Maintain, service, fault find and repair Locomotives in accordance with the approved maintenance plans as required by the local manager
Ensure all relevant paperwork for examinations and repairs is correctly completed on time and to required company standards
You 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. You will ideally have a full (clean) driving license and be flexible enough to travel to other local sites in the region from time to time
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 Alcohol
Qualifications:
NVQ Level 2 or 3 in a Mechanical/Electrical fitting skill set
Experience supersedes all
Contact Information:
Phone: (Direct Line) (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