Maintenance Assistant (Rail Vehicle)

Job location: Crofton, WakefieldJob title: Maintenance Assistant Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off days and nights (10 hour shifts) Hours per week: 40 hours averageHourly rate: 20.07 PAYE - 26.08 Umbrella - overtime rates after 10 hrs per day Duration: Ongoing contract Start date: ASAP Industries considered: Automotive, Rolling Stock, Aerospace. Disciplines considered: Mechanically biased, HGV Technician, Ex Forces Mechanical Technician -Tanks/Excavator, Heavy Plant Technician - JCB/HGV/TRAINS Client Summary: My client based in Crofton requires Maintenance Assistants. The role is within the Rail Industry so will require candidates from a similar background.Note: on going support and training given including Shunter training given - varied work on multiple applications as below.Position Summary:Working under his/her own initiative, to carry out routine maintenance, repair and basic fault finding work on the DEMU Class 180 Fleets. Job Profile - Safety Critical / Safety Related: Routine rail vehicle maintenance as per laid down Vehicle Maintenance Instruction (VMI) Assist Technicians as required. Where trained and competent Tyre Turn on the Wheel Lathe in accordance with laid down specifications. Operation of powered plant, lifting and mechanical handling equipment. Where trained and competent move vehicles around the site. Operation of Battery Charging/Shore Supply equipment. Maintenance of plant. Drive road vehicles as required. Compliance with all laid down HandS legislation and ..... full job details .....