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An established industry player in rolling stock production is seeking skilled Electrical Fitters to join their dynamic team in a busy rail depot. This role involves performing electrical overhauls on modern stock, ensuring the safe and reliable operation of the fleet. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in maintenance and servicing, with a focus on attention to detail and the ability to work independently. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to a critical sector while enjoying a supportive work environment that values training and development.

Must have experience in electrical overhaul and maintenance.
Self-motivated individuals with a keen eye for detail are preferred.

Carry out electrical overhaul including stripping and refitting.
Work from engineering drawings and follow detailed instructions.

Attention to Detail

Self-motivation

Ability to Follow Instructions

Experience in Electrical Overhaul

Mechanical Engineering Background

Engineering Drawings

VMI (Vehicle Maintenance Instructions)

Job Description

Job Title: Electrical Fitter (Rolling Stock)
Job Location: Ilford, London
Shifts: 4 on 4 off Days or Nights
Hourly Rate:
Days - £19.49 PAYE / £24.75 Umbrella
Nights - £25.92 PAYE / £33.13 Umbrella
Saturday - £29.23 PAYE / £37.45 Umbrella (All hours)
Sunday - £38.98 PAYE / £50.16 Umbrella (All hours)
Hours Per Week: 44 hours per week
Duration: Ongoing
Start Date: ASAP

Company Summary: Europe's largest Rolling Stock Producer, maintainer and servicing organisation is looking for Mechanical and Electrical Experienced Engineers to join a well established team at a busy rail depot in East London.

Position Summary: The role is carrying out Electrical overhaul including stripping and refitting. You will be specifically focused on modifications, interior strip and replace on modern Aventra Stock within a mid-sized maintenance depot. This position is the key focal point for the safe and reliable running of the fleet and is a key requirement against the Service Agreement (SA).

Responsibilities:

Work from written instruction (VMI)
Work from Engineering drawings, working to specific measurements
Remove large components such as axle boxes, bogies, valves and couplers
Replacing components to correspond to engineering drawings

Person Profile: You will be a highly self-motivated individual as training to develop will be given to these individuals. Attitude and enthusiasm is key for this role; you should be able to follow detailed instructions as an eye for detail is key to this role. Following on the job competency-based training, you will be able to work under your own initiative.

Candidates from the following background will be considered:

Rolling Stock
HGV and PCV Technicians
Plant Maintenance
Audio Visual Engineers
Engineering Services Maintenance
Rail
RAF, REME, Army, Navy

Ideal applicants would have had some maintenance, servicing or fitting experience on vehicle types ranging from Cars to Aeroplanes. Also, due to the nature of the programme, candidates must be able to work days & nights which will include working at the weekend.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A 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.

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