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Shorterm Group
Exam Technician Rolling Stock
Buckinghamshire
Contact Shorterm Group
- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 16 days ago
- Salary
- 27.32 - 35.63 GBP Hourly + Umbrella
- Recruiter
- Shorterm Group
- Closes
- 28 Oct 2026
- Course
- No
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
- Contract Type
- Contract
Description
Job Title:
Maintenance Technician
Job Location:
Bletchley
Shifts:
Days and Nights (shifts)
Hourly Rate:
27.32 PAYE/ 35.63 Umbrella
Hours Per Week:
42 hours per week on average.
Duration:
Ongoing
Start Date:
ASAP
Company Summary: A world-renowned Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service and maintenance company and is the number one provider of rail solutions in the world. This prestigious company is also the largest rolling stock manufacturer and provider in the UK and employs over 80,000 employees in 60 countries worldwide.
Position Summary: You will be responsible for carrying out routine Exam, maintenance, repair and fault finding on Class 730 Electric Multiple Unit. Take overall responsibility of vehicle examinations in line with vehicle maintenance instructions (VMI's). Undertake all types of maintenance examination work to ensure that we provide a safe, reliable, and defect free train. Take responsibility for the safe, efficient and professional workmanship of oneself and others under your control.
Undertake Designate Person' safety responsibility for applying Depot Protection System and ensure safe systems of work methods are applied Key Responsibilities will include:
Undertake technical maintenance to the required standards, and in accordance with all maintenance instructions.
Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all maintenance documentation prior to Shift Production Manager (SPM) validation and authorisation.
Responsible to the Shift Production Manager for the accurate identification of outstanding work at the end of the shift.
Operation of powered plant, lifting and mechanical handling equipment.
Ensuring all problems with processes, tooling and documentation are identified within the team is reported to the Shift Production Manager / Facility Management Team
Highlighting potential Health and Safety concerns
Compliance with all laid down H&S legislation and depot procedures to ensure a safe accident free environment
Responsible for keeping the work area clean and tidy and to the highest standards at all times.
Supporting the SPM regarding delivery of Quality, Waste Reduction, Delivery and H&S targets
Produce comprehensive reports on specific fault finding investigations
Identify potential improvements and feedback to Engineering
Constantly searching for ways to improve processes
Responsible for the coaching of staff in good working practices and quality standards. Supporting the Shift Production Manager in the identification of training needs
Qualifications:
Minimum qualification required - NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline.
Ideal Candidate: A diligent professional able to work well as an individual or in a team. Rolling Stock experience required:
History of completing safety critical work
Ability to undertake detailed fault finding and analysis by reading and following electrical and pneumatic schematic drawings
Comprehensive knowledge of Electrical & Mechanical Principles
Computer literate and experience of using a maintenance management system for work recording
Hold a full driving licence
PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS AN DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION (this is standard procedure on Rail depots)
Please note due to the volume of applications, we can only commit to contact those candidates we deem suitable for the position. However, we may retain your details and contact you in the future should suitable positions arise.
Ad ID: 5419077253
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