Train Defects Engineer

Location: Crofton, Wakefield
Shift: Days Monday – Thursday 8am – 4.30pm (Friday normally finish around lunch time).
Pay Rate: £15.81 PAYE £20.00 Umbrella
Contract: 6 months rolling.

The position title is Modifications / Defect Clearance (Mechanical).
In this position you will be required to carry out mechanical modifications and defect clearance. You will be expected to complete routine checks of the interiors of the vehicles for faults and rectifying them. You will also specifically work interior modifications and supporting the in changing heavy components.
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:
* Interiors checks
* Work from written instruction (VMI)
* Replacing seats, panels and other interiors components
* Replacing mechanical components to correspond to engineering drawings
* Routine fleet checks ensuring that the fleet are operated safely
* Work flexibly with a maintenance team
* Working on underframes and Exterior defects

Requirements:
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 2 or above.

PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION.

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