Maintenance technician

Maintenance Technician Job Location: Willesden, London Shifts: Days and Nights Hours per week: Average 44 hours Rates: GBP27.32 PAYE / GBP35.00 Umbrella The Orion Rail team is looking for a Maintenance Technician to join a technical team within a fast-paced Rail depot. Position Summary for the Maintenance Technician As the Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out routine maintenance, repair and fault finding on large state of the art, electrical based vehicles. Take overall 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 unit. Take responsibility for the safe, efficient and professional workmanship of oneself and others under your control. Undertake #39;Designate Person #39; safety responsibility for applying Depot Protection System and ensure safe systems of work methods are applied. As the Maintenance Technician your key responsibilities will include: Undertake technical maintenance to the required standards, and in accordance with all maintenance instructions. Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all maintenance documentation prior to Shift Production Manager (SPM) validation and authorisation. Responsible to the Shift Production Manager for the accurate identification of outstanding work at the end of the shift. 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 Production 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 always keeping the work area clean and tidy and to the highest standards. Supporting the SPM 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 staff in good working practices and quality standards. Supporting the Shift Production Manager in the identification of training needs Orion Rail is looking for a Maintenance Technician with the following experience: A diligent professional who can work well as an individual or in a team. History of completing safety critical work Ability to undertake detailed fault finding and analysis by reading and following electrical and pneumatic schematic drawings. Comprehensive knowledge of Electrical Mechanical Principles Computer literate and experienced using a maintenance management system for work recording. Qualifications required for the Maintenance Technician position Minimum requirements NVQ Level 3 award in an Electrical discipline. We would love to hear from you if you have worked within any of the following disciplines: Aviation, Plant, Automotive, Rolling Stock, HGV, PCV, Marine and Armed Forces EX Electrical and Mechanical Engineers PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS AN DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION (this is standard procedure on Rail depots) Due to the volume of applications we receive, unfortunately we are not able to respond to every application personally, therefore, if you have not heard back from us within 5 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful. To see our other available vacancies please visit our website. INDMAN