Defects Team Member

Job Title: Modifications / Defect Clearance (Mechanical)
Location: Barton upon Needwood
Shifts: Monday to Friday days initially but with some flexibility
Rates: £17.28 / £21.91 Umbrella
Hours per week: Average 40 hours per week
Duration: On-going contract
Start date: ASAP
Industries considered: RAF, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, Rolling Stock, Commercial/Industrial Electrics, Defence, Plant Engineering, SPM, HVAC, and Process Engineering
Disciplines considered: Mechanical Engineer, Mechanic, Avionic Technician, Aircraft Engineer, Marine Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, and Breakdown Engineer
Client Summary:
Our client is a global leader in Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service and maintenance.
Position Summary
The role is carrying 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
Person Profile/Experience:
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 3 or above.
If interested in the role please get in contact by sending your CV to:
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