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
Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants
