https://jobs.co.uk/job/maintenance-assistant-rail-vehicle-shorterm-group--3d1f539e-b731-431d-830a-df9a781e9cd5 RSS feed for Maintenance Assistant (Rail Vehicle) at Shorterm Group. en-gb Wed, 29 Jul 2026 16:01:07 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/maintenance-assistant-rail-vehicle-shorterm-group--3d1f539e-b731-431d-830a-df9a781e9cd5 https://jobs.co.uk/job/maintenance-assistant-rail-vehicle-shorterm-group--3d1f539e-b731-431d-830a-df9a781e9cd5 Wed, 29 Jul 2026 11:51:52 GMT Location: Yorkshire | Salary: 20.07-20.07 Hourly | Type: Temporary | 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 specificati... Temporary