Skilled Technician required
Mechanically biased
Vacancy based in Shepton Mallet, Somerset
Excellent rewards and career opportunities
Salary £40,000.00 to £44,000.00 plus module enhancements and overtime
Earnings capacity in excess of £50,000.00 p/a achievable
Working a shift pattern
THE ROLE:
Undertake general maintenance, operational checks and repair on the Businesses busy fleet of Freight Locomotives
You will put your skills to good use in undertaking maintenance checks and testing, fault diagnosis and rectification in the general maintenance and pre use checks of the Locomotive
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Excellent working environment, with an outstanding H&S record. Well equipped workshops with excellent facilities and all tooling and PPE supplied
Easy access to the Depot with plenty of parking
Shifts are based on a 7 till 7 basis and an average 39 hour week over the course of the year
In addition to the excellent salary the business promote self learning and incentivise this process with learning modules where you are paid for each of 10 modules achieved. In addition, overtime is paid at x1.25 Monday to Saturday and x1.5 for Sundays
There are excellent opportunities for promotional growth within the UK wide business for those that are ambitious and occasional opportunities abroad.
IDEAL CANDIDATES:
Evidently, should you come from a Rail/Rolling Stock background that would be ideal but we use the phrase attitude over aptitude, so those with a good technical foundation and the right attitude, the business are prepared to train and mentor.
We would love to hear from Technically adept candidates from any of the following but not exclusive backgrounds, Armed Forces, PSV, HGV, Agricultural, Avionics, Automotive/Auto electrics etc
You will be capable and hands on and be able to work from and interpret technical instruction.
MUST HAVE / NICE TO HAVE:
You will:
Live within a max of 1 hours commute from Shepton Mallet
Hold a Technical NVQ at Level 3 or better
Be able to pass a Network Rail related Medical and Drugs and Alcohol Check
Nice to have:
Excellent senses of humour
Hold a full driving license
Great attitude to work
A full appreciation to Health and Safety at Work
Interested, then please contact Mark Smith on or send your CV to
Start date subject to availability