Modification Technician

Job title: Modification Technician
Job location: Wimbledon
Rate: £34.50 Umbrella / £26.41 Paye
Shifts: minimum of 40 hours a week
Duration: ongoing
Project: class 701 Aventra platform
Start date: ASAP

Position Summary:
Working at a live Rail Depot we require Technicians who will initially be engaged for the implementation of a suite of modifications both electrical and Mechanical on modern Rolling Stock units.

In addition, the position holder will eventually be responsible for carrying out routine maintenance, repair and fault finding on 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.

Duties could include the following:
* Mechanical Interiors/ Roof & Underframe inspections
* Software uploads and downloads using a laptop.
* Using manufacturer supplied computer programs to interrogate and program parts and systems.
* Carrying out inspections and checks to ensure reliability of fleet
* Carrying out mechanical and electrical modifications
* Carrying out work recording via both paperwork and computer (SAP).

Industries Considered:
Rolling Stock
EX Forces Electrical Engineers
EX Forces Mechanical Engineers
Aviation Engineers
HGV
PCV
Marine
Motor Vehicle Technicians - Mechanical or Electrical

Qualifications
Minimum requirements NVQ Level 3 award in an Electrical or Mechanical discipline.

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed