Rail Technician

Job Title: GU Technician
Location: Bristol, BS34 7QG
Rate: 23.34 per hour (PAYE) or 31.00 per hour (Umbrella) - Overtime available
Contract: 6 months, with a view to extend (long-term project)
Hours: Night shifts, 6:30pm - 5:30am (11 hours per shift, 4 nights per week)

Function of Role

Undertake corrective and preventative maintenance, servicing and repair of Hitachi rolling stock assets

Key Responsibilities

• Perform Scheduled Maintenance activities on the Class 800 series rolling stock in accordance with the vehicle maintenance instructions

• Undertake servicing and preparation of the Class 800 rolling stock.

• Undertake driving duties within depot confines in accordance with the depot operating procedures and instructions

• Actively participate in the ongoing continuous improvement activities for maintenance processes and maintenance procedures that support all depot and fleet activities

• Support the delivery of new trains and undertake the maintenance acceptance processes.

• Ensure exam tasks are being completed in a timely manner, undertake basic fault rectification or repair when required.

• Adherence to all health and safety processes and procedures.

• Attendance at testing locations, main line station and outstations to undertake preventative and corrective maintenance as required.

• Must be prepared to travel and overnight away from base location for short periods of time.

• Support the Maintenance Team Leaders and Shift Production Managers in the delivery of the production plan.

• Record all work activities and stock consumption using the maintenance management system in accordance with maintenance processes and procedures.

• Working shifts to meet the service requirements of the IeP fleet customers.

• Assist as required

License's / Competences

• NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent - Mechanical Maintenance
• Experience of working a 24/7 shift roster in a modern rolling stock maintenance depot environment.
• Outstanding Safety Awareness gained in an operational railway engineering environment.
• Experience of working at stabling outstations or main line station technical support.
• Modern fault finding and repair techniques using pc-based laptops and remote train diagnostics.
• Extensive experience of modern maintenance management systems (MMS) and associated reliability and available trend analysis.
• Experience of performing modifications and campaigns on modern rolling stock

Behavioural

• Can comfortably work within a team or on their own
• Sound knowledge of, and compliance to, rules and regulations (internal and external)
• Able to represent Hitachi in a professional manner at all times
• Calm and diplomatic under pressure.
• Ability to investigate complex electrical and mechanical faults and write detailed reports.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Able to interface effectively with all levels of personnel both within and outside the company.
• Loyal, committed, confident and determined.

Desirable

• Intermediate IT skills - typically Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
• Reading electrical, pneumatic, mechanical schematics and drawings reading
• Train driving, Fire warden, First Aider
• Powered plant and tools - bogie drop, cranes, air systems / 110v tools.
• Train driving assessment and licence
• Depot Protection
• Working at Height, COSHH, Manual handling, AC/DC Depot isolation

Mandatory Requirements

• Live within commuting distance (1 hour) of Bristol - Stoke Gifford Depot

• Right to work in the UK

• Able to provide proof of qualifications

Compliance

This is a safety-critical role . Candidates must pass a drug & alcohol test and comply with strict Health & Safety controls.

This vacancy is being advertised by Rullion Ltd acting as an employment business.

Since 1978, Rullion has been securing exceptional candidates for a range of clients; from large well-known brands to SMEs and start-ups. As a family-owned business, Rullion's approach is credible and honest, focused on building long-lasting relationships with both clients and candidates.

We celebrate and support diversity and are committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants. INDTR-SO

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