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We are currently recruiting 2xShift Semi-Skilled Fitters to join our team on a fixed term basis (3 year FTC).

Location: Canton Train Maintenance Depot, Leckwith Road, CF11 8HP, Cardiff

Salary: £25,328.16/year (£13.53/h - inclusive of 20% shift allowance)

Benefits:

• Health Cash Plan
• Cycle2Work Scheme
• Life Assurance 1.5x basic salary
• Rail Travel Pass (Residential & duty pass. Not valid for leisure use.)
• 26 days annual leave + 8 BH, increasing by one day on completion of the first five years of continuous service with the Company, a further one day on completion of the first ten years of continuous service with the Company and a further one day on completion of the first twenty years of continuous service with the Company.

Working hours: 36h/ week (any hours worked above 36h/week will be classed as overtime and paid accordingly)

Work schedule:

• Week one: Monday - Thursday 6:00am - 2:00pm; Friday 6:00am - 12:00pm
• Week two: Monday - Thursday 2:00pm - 10:00pm; Friday 12:00pm - 6:00pm

*For the fixed-term contract role, there will be an option to move onto a night shift (Sunday - Wednesday 10:00pm - 6:00am; Thursday 10:00pm - 4:00am) once training is completed.

PRINCIPAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Follow the relevant instructions and specifications to the expected quality standard and customer requirements.
• Use the appropriate methods and techniques to safely carry out tasks.
• Work as part of a team, getting involved in various aspects of overhaul, to deliver the expected production rates.
• Make sure the work you have undertaken is completed to the required specification.
• Ensure accurate project documentation records are completed and maintained to standard.
• Deal promptly with problems within own area of responsibility and report those that cannot be resolved.
• Check the condition of the removed components and record those that will require replacing.
• Ensure the handling and storage of components is in line with organizational procedures.
• Maintain good housekeeping in work area.
• Perform other related duties as assigned by management.
• Report any instances where the equipment fails to meet the required performance after adjustments or where there are identified defects outside the required adjustments.
• Take precautions to prevent damage to components, tools and equipment during removal or replacement.
• Participate as and when required in one-to-one meetings and undertake, as appropriate, courses/training/other developmental activities, relevant to the role.
• Keep up to date with developments within the Company and other sector-wide practices, that influence the day-to-day activities within the role, ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and any other relevant internal/external factors (e.g. Company policies and procedures, Quality Management standards, Health and Safety).
• Ensure, in the course of employment, complete confidentiality is maintained in respect of the Company, its dealings, transactions and all other information relating to clients/customers/staff etc.
• In addition to the duties and responsibilities outlined, you must be prepared to undertake such additional duties which may result from changing circumstances, but which may not of necessity change the general character or level of responsibility to the post.

SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

• Experience in appropriate trade.
• The ability to successfully achieve set targets and quality standards.
• A genuine commitment to achieving high standards and an eye for detail to monitor the quality of work done.
• Able to follow the relevant instructions, diagrams and any other specifications.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Able to carry out manual handling duties.
• The ability to maintain accurate records.
• Able to work collaboratively with others.
• Ability to learn quickly and work under pressure maintaining a high level of accuracy and detail.
• Able to work flexibly and work across a broad range of activities as the role evolves.
• Experience of safe working practices in a safety critical workplace.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 36 months

Salary: £25,328.16 per year

Benefits:

• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free or subsidised travel
• Free parking
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Private medical insurance
• Referral programme

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person