Mechanical / Electrical Technicians

Shorterm require 3 x Mechanical / Electrical Technicians

JOB TITLE: 3 x Mechanical / Electrical Technicians
JOB LOCATION: Willesden, NW London
SALARY:£41,736(£32,494.00) during the first 6 month probation
HOURS PER WEEK:40 Hours per week (Average)
SHIFT PATTERN:2 Days on, 3 Off, 4 Nights on, 7 off, 5 Days on, 2 off, 3 Nights on, 2 off.

3 x Mechanical / Electrical Technicians required on a permanent basis.

As part of a small technical team you will be required to undertake mechanical & electrical maintenance, repair and rudimentary fault finding on rail vehicles, specifically ELECTROSTAR STOCK, ensuring that the Rolling stock Fleet are operated safely.

Job Profile

To undertake all types of mechanical / electrical commissioning & testing, repair and fault finding on Rolling stock to ensure that we provide our customer with a reliable, safe and defect free train.

Responsible for ensuring that any maintenance they have undertaken at the depot is done so in accordance with the companies safety regulations. Any maintenance undertaken by the Service Technician should not infringe on the customers timetable unless the safety of the set is compromised.

Safety Critical position and is a requirement against the Service Agreement (SA). This position is the key focal point for the safe and reliable running of the fleet.

Undertake detailed electrical & mechanical fault finding and investigation on specific technical issues.

This COULD include the following:
*Using a Laptop to run a diagnostics check/ identify Fault/ Fluke Meter Tests
*Carry out basic electrical fault finding using a Fluke Meter
*Carry out basic electrical Testing and fault rectification
*Carry out basic Heating & Ventilation modifications
*Carry out basic seating modifications
*Carry out basic grab rail modifications
*Bogie overhaul, damage repair and engineering
*Wheel set overhaul, repair and analysis
*Bogie chassis, damage repair and clean
*Gearbox overhaul, repair and analysis
*Bogie and gearbox engineering / repair
*Wheel exchange on wheel sets
*Bearing, axle and wheel mounting
*Changing relay boxes
*Driver seats
*Wiper motors
*Couplers
*Actuators

KEY EXPERIENCE:

Use Laptop to diagnose faults
Interpret output
Follow maintenance manual
Use diagnostics
Convert A/C to D/C
Troubleshooting and evidence gathering
PLC troubleshooting
Strong IT Skills

Qualifications:
The following attributes are a necessity:
*Proven ability to carry out routine maintenance from written instructions.
*Knowledge of computer based asset management system to record and close out work completed.
*To be able to review work carried out and improve sequencing in order to reduce timings to a minimum.
*To be able to prioritise work to maximise output with resources available.
Education required:
*Completion of a recognised apprenticeship
*Educated to high standard in an engineering discipline, (i.e. HND/HNC).

Candidates from the following industries will be considered:

Aerospace / Aircraft Maintenance – Routine Maintenance on Aircraft
Automotive – Routine Maintenance on Cars/ Trucks/ HGV
Defence – Routine Maintenance on Submarines / Ships
Facilities Management / PPM – Routine Maintenance on Special purpose machinery
EX Forces Electrical Engineer – Routine Maintenance on Aircraft/ helicopters/ HGV
EX Forces Mechanical Engineer – Routine Maintenance on Aircraft/ helicopters/ HGV

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates must be time served and apprentice trained with the relevant electrical & mechanical qualifications.

Person profile:

You will be a highly self-motivated individual, able to work under your own initiative.
You will possess excellent communication & interpersonal skills.
You will need extensive all-round knowledge of Mechanical Engineering
You will need extensive all-round knowledge of Electrical Engineering