Dual Skilled Technician (Electrical & Mechanical)

Shorterm require a permanent dual skilled Exam Technician

JOB TITLE: 3 x Dual Skilled Technician (Electrical & Mechanical)
JOB LOCATION: North East London
SALARY:£46,320 – £48,000
HOURS PER WEEK:48 Hours per week (MUST BE FLEXIBLE ON WILLING TO WORK SHIFTS)
:DAYS & NIGHTS
SHIFT PATTERN:Similar to 4 on 4 off, 2 days & 2 nights (Split Shifts) OR 5 on 5 off, 3 days & 2 nights (split shifts) Shift pattern will include working 2 out of 4 weekends.

Position Summary

Reporting to the Team Coordinator / Shift manager, you will be a team member, servicing, maintaining and repairing Electrical Multiple Units to laid-down specifications. Within the team you will ensure that all rolling stock is serviced and maintained in a safe, efficient and cost effective manner. As Skilled Service Staff you will be responsible for day-to-day production delivery, by applying a team approach and maintaining open communication with the Team Coordinator, whilst:

*Maintaining productivity and quality standards that make possible effective delivery of the maintenance.

*Maintaining a positive attitude and ensuring that you are aligned with the team and company goals.

Job duties:
Carry out planned and corrective maintenance activities as directed, including fault finding and testing of systems, commensurate with competency levels.
As part of a small technical team undertaking maintenance, repair and rudimentary fault finding on rail vehicles, ensuring that the Rolling stock Fleet are operated safely.

To implement Local Checks and Modification programs to Fleet.

Carry out Damage and Vandalism work as required, (to include floor repairs, painting and corrosion repair).
Carry out complex electrical fault finding to repair & modify train.
Develop Best Practice techniques for tasks based on investigation, feedback & experience.
Qualifications:
The following attributes are a necessity:
*Proven ability to carry out complex maintenance, repair and modification tasks.
*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, (ie HND/HNC).

Extensive relevant experience:
5 years’ experience working in a production /maintenance environment, preferably in the rail or aircraft industry.
Candidates from the following industries will be considered:

Dual Skilled Avionics Technician
Mechanical & Electrical Technician
Ex RAF Electrical Technician
Ex Forces Electrician Technician
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 Electrical Engineering
You will ideally have knowledge of modern rolling stock systems
You will ideally have experience of Train depot operations.