Maintenance technician

Job Title: Maintenance Technicians Job Location: West Sussex Shifts: 4 On / 5 Off, Days Nights Duration: Rolling contract Start Date: Spring 2024 DO YOU HAVE MECHANICAL MAINTENANCT EXPERIENCE AND LOOKING FOR A NEW, EXCITING CHALLENGE IN ROLLING STOCK? Industries Considered: We welcome applicants from Rolling Stock, Aviation, Plant, Automotive, HGV, PCV, Marine, Armed Forces and other similar backgrounds Benefits for you * Comprehensive Training Programme - earn while you learn * Working on a state of the are fleet of rail vehicles * Working in a purpose built maintenance facility * Onsite parking * Excellent work environment first class manufacturing work stations * Fantastic gateway into the Rolling Stock industry We are recruiting a team of Mechanical Maintenance Technicians to work in the transportation sector in one of the most exciting industries in the country. We have a tailor made training program that takes experienced mechanically minded individuals and upskills them to be highly competent maintenance technicians for Rolling Stock. Position Summary You will be responsible for carrying out routine maintenance, repair and fault finding on rolling stock passenger vehicles. This will include braking systems, pneumatics, wheelsets and other mechanical assemblies. You will take responsibility of vehicle examinations in line with vehicle maintenance instructions (VMI #39;s). Undertake all types of maintenance examination work to ensure that we provide a safe, reliable, and defect free train. Take responsibility for the safe, efficient and professional workmanship of oneself. Ensure safe systems of work methods are applied. Key Responsibilities will include: * Carrying out routine repairs, inspections and maintenance * Investigating, diagnosing and rectifying mechanical electronic faults * Rectifying running defects * Carrying out routine servicing * General maintenance and repair * Documenting faults and rectification work conducted in detail * Ensuring appropriate #39;clocking #39;s #39; are made and that all job cards and service sheets are completed in a timely manner * Liaising with the parts department to attain correct parts * Completion of all required paperwork * Operation of powered plant, lifting and mechanical handling equipment. * Ensuring all problems with processes, tooling and documentation are identified within the team is reported to the Shift Manager / Facility Management Team * Highlighting potential Health and Safety concerns * 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 standards at all times. * Supporting the Shift Manager regarding delivery of Quality, Waste Reduction, Delivery and H S targets * Produce comprehensive reports on specific fault finding investigations * Identify potential improvements and feedback to Engineering * Constantly searching for ways to improve processes * Responsible for the coaching of colleagues in good working practices and quality standards. Supporting the Shift Production Manager in the identification of training needs Qualifications Minimum requirements NVQ Level 2 award in a Mechanical discipline. Apply: Contact Information: Adam Jackson Email cv to: (url removed) Phone: (phone number removed) PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS ALCOHOL TEST AND MEDICAL EXAMINATION 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