maintenance technician United Kingdom
Job description
SEMI-SKILLED MAINTENANCE TEAM MEMBER/SHUNTER/YARD CO-ORDINATOR
GRADE - B2.3
CORKERHILL
ScotRail has played a critical role in keeping people moving during the pandemic, with services helping get key workers and others to where they need to be. There has been significant investment across the network to electrify lines, and on new and upgraded trains. This helped to deliver ScotRail’s highest ever score for customer satisfaction in the most recent National Rail Passenger Survey. With more than 5,000 employees, we are looking for people who are focussed on our customers, to continue delivering the best possible service for people throughout the country.
Twice accredited as a Top Employer and having achieved Investors in Diversity, we value our people and aim to inspire, attract, and keep the best talent and provide our people with a safe place to truly thrive at work.
We are dedicated in helping to close the diversity gap across the rail industry and would love to see more young people, women, people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, LGBT+ employees and the differently abled. Supporting diversity and inclusion is a big part of who we are, we are not looking for people to fit into our culture but add to it.
At ScotRail, we proactively embrace diversity across our workforce. To build a more sustainable future, we need the best team- a team with a diverse mix of people and skills, where everyone feels valued and heard and able to thrive. We recognise that we are under-represented in terms of women, young people, the differently abled and people from ethnically diverse backgrounds. We’re therefore taking positive steps to promote a positive and inclusive culture; we welcome applications from those that identify with these groups to better represent the communities we serve.
ScotRail have 4 maintenance depots throughout Scotland responsible for the maintenance, repair and overhaul of more than 600 vehicles. Vehicle types are varied and include the most modern types of Traction and Rolling stock within the UK. All vehicles are maintained to the highest quality and engineering standards resulting in a challenging working environment.
As a member of the Engineering Team you will be responsible for the delivery of safe, reliable, well-presented trains. The successful applicant will carry out VMI maintenance and servicing tasks on rail vehicles, labouring and cleaning tasks as directed by the maintenance team leader. Shunting and Yard Co-ordonator duties involved.
A highly motivated and enthusiastic individual, with a detailed eye focused on safety and quality.
Flexible outlook and be willing to learn new skills for the benefit of the team and the organisation. Must be able to adapt to new processes. Experience of working in an engineering environment. Be willing to learn shunting procedures.
NVQ level 2 or a proven track record in an engineering discipline is essential. Holding a clean motor vehicle driving licence would be advantageous, as is familiarity with Rail Vehicle Engineering and Rail Operations.
Hours of work: 35-hour week. 3 shift-pattern (day/back/night). Weekend working will also be involved. Reference Salary: £41,382 per annum. Training salary £37,256 per annum.
We’ll ensure you’re rewarded for your contribution with a competitive package that includes:
- Contributory Final Salary Pension scheme
- Free and reduced rate rail travel for you and your family, where applicable.
- Generous holiday allowance
- Hapi benefits package, offered to everyone at ScotRail
Selection process: Candidates short-listed will be invited to attend an assessment centre. Candidates successful after assessment will be invited to attend an interview. The final stage for successful candidates will be a medical examination and drugs/alcohol screening. Appointees must provide a basic disclosure Scotland check and at least 2 satisfactory references and complete a six-month probation period.
Training: Training initially involves a 2-day Induction training programme
Medical Fitness: Due to the nature of the post and rail industry safety requirements there are certain medical & fitness standards that you would require to meet.
