Night Shift Fitter/ Maintainer (Rail)

Job title: Night Shift Fitter/ Maintainer
Job location: Horsham
Pay Rate: �39,000
Shifts: Nights, flexible start and finish times
Hours per week: 47 hours a week average
Start date: November 2023
Duration: Permanent
Client Summary:
Working for a global supplier for railway track maintenance and construction. With a broad range of high-quality equipment, cutting-edge technology, and worldwide support, covering virtually all major aspects of track maintenance and construction.
Position Summary:
Carry out night shift fitter cover on the Mobile Maintenance Train. To maximise machine availability and complete maintenance and breakdown repairs as required.
Benefits:
* 25 days leave + Bank Holidays
* Christmas Shutdown
* 2024 Pay rise.
* 5% pension matched.
* Company vehicle & fuel card
Key Responsibilities:
* Report any defects found on machine & carry out repairs within required competency level for the role, as directed.
* Undertake maintenance activities in accordance with the Vehicle Maintenance Instruction (VMI)
* Operate machine equipment on site as required by the planned work.
* Offer mechanical support during nightshift operation.
Person Specification:
* A strong mechanical background is required.
* People from HGV / large engine's / rolling stock assembly / REME / automation etc. backgrounds ideal.
* Understanding of engines / hydraulics / pneumatics in plant or heavy good ideal.
* Good attitude and willing to work flexibly.
* NVQ Level 2 (or similar in engineering)
* Current PTS - Highly Desirable
All tools and PPE will be provided.
PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION.