https://jobs.co.uk/job/maintenance-assistant-rail-vehicle-shorterm-group--70eae3f5-4c52-4834-b4f2-f4055f26736f RSS feed for Maintenance Assistant (Rail Vehicle) at Shorterm Group. en-gb Thu, 30 Jul 2026 22:36:20 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/maintenance-assistant-rail-vehicle-shorterm-group--70eae3f5-4c52-4834-b4f2-f4055f26736f https://jobs.co.uk/job/maintenance-assistant-rail-vehicle-shorterm-group--70eae3f5-4c52-4834-b4f2-f4055f26736f Wed, 29 Jul 2026 23:00:00 GMT Location: West Yorkshire | Salary: £20.07 - £26.08/hour PAYE - Umbrella | Type: Temporary | Job location: Crofton, Wakefield Job title: Maintenance Assistant Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off days and nights (10 hour shifts) Hours per week: 40 hours average Hourly 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 ... Temporary