maintenance technician Tinsley, England
Job description
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversi ed providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signaling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.
Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.
We are looking for a Maintenance Technician with a mechanical bias to join our Maintenance Team at our Sheffield site. Experience of working in the rail industry is not essential as full training will be provided. However, it is advantageous.
Your key duties will include (but not limited to):
- To maintain documentation such as Job sheets, Service reports, permits to work, risk assessments and any other documentation deemed relevant to Maintenance activities.
- Perform normal maintenance duties when and where necessary and any other duties as apparent or assigned.
- Identify, plan, present and implement continuous improvement ideas and projects.
- Monitor contractors, to ensure they are working safely, at all times, and are using the appropriate or required personal protective equipment (PPE).
- Assist with the sequencing of work assignments within the department to ensure a smooth flow and optimum efficiency of a safety & cost driven strategy within the maintenance department.
- Reports and maintains machinery breakdown / PPM status ref: PIRANA and a handover book, to ensure prompt attention and reduce waste.
- Provide realistic time / cost estimates for completions of specific maintenance tasks.
- Ensure all documentation is checked and signed off.
- To assist in the identification, sourcing, and purchasing of parts and equipment.
First and foremost, our aim is to recruit talented people that align well with our values and way of working; we act on integrity, we’re passionate for success, by setting and achieving ambitious goals, we’re in it together for the long term, we make meaningful commitments and we’re committed to building a better and more sustainable world.
So, if you…
Are a recognised time-served apprenticeship with NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an engineering maintenance discipline- Have proven electrical / mechanical maintenance experience, preferably within a process manufacturing environment
- Hold knowledge and understanding of Production Operations and Processes.
- Have experience in basic fault finding
- Can complete safety risk assessments, method statements & permit to works
- Have good working knowledge of hydraulic systems
- Are able to work a rotational shift pattern
…we may just be the right fit for each other. Does this sound like you?
Additional Information
Salary: £35,882 + Shift Pay
In addition to working for an industry leader, with a great working environment and knowledgeable colleagues, we also offer:
Highly competitive and negotiable salaries, depending on suitability and experience- Flexible working hours and some working from home available
- Company funded external qualifications
- 33 days holiday per annum, pro rate (inclusive of bank/public holidays)
- Company pension scheme with up to a 7% employer contribution
- Company funded life assurance of 3 times your annual salary
- Professional and leadership development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Employee recognition scheme
