Maintenance Technician (Electrical)

Company Description

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified 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.

Job Description

We are currently looking to recruit for the role of Maintenance Technician at our Sanidacre facility and would be interested to hear from anyone wishing to put themselves or a person they know forward as a candidate for this position.

The successful candidate will be responsible for the maintenance and repair of all site facilities, plant and equipment as well as the upkeep of all relevant documentation. The principle responsibilities of this role can include, but are not limited to:

• Working at height and confined space working will occur from time to time and the role is best suited to industrial biased electricians.
• Observe and conform at all times to Safe Working Practices and current Health and Safety Requirements
• Follow a maintenance schedule to ensure that all routine tasks are completed
• Actively complete any dynamic risk assessments, method statements and permits required
• Tasks completed must conform to the Quality Standards and Internal Quality Assurance Work Instructions
• Maintain and promote a safe and tidy working environment in accordance with company and legislative requirements
• Accurately and efficiently carry out all aspects of mechanical maintenance tasks as directed by the business
• Self-Inspect work prior to commissioning plan after installation or repair
• Work with both Maintenance Manager & Supervisor with a view to improving standards and reducing costs
• Complete all Maintenance and Shift Reports as requested accurately and in a timely manner
  
  

Qualifications

Essential

• A minimum of NVQ Level 3 City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering or Mechatronics or similar qualification or time-served in mechanical discipline
• Previous practical experience within a medium to heavy manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with the current wiring legislation i.e. 18th Edition
• Ability to effectively analyse, record and interpret data
• Self-motivated
• Team player
• Communication skills, written and verbal
• Ability to work under pressure to set deadlines
• Innovative problem solver
  
  

Desirable

• Rail industry experience
• HNC/ HND in Mechanical Engineering
• Knowledge of PLC controls
  
  

Additional Information

What's In It For You...

We put our people at the heart of our culture. If our people love working here then they do amazing work, that’s why we offer things like:

Development and career growth opportunities

• £46,290 (with shift allowance)
• Company funded external qualifications, where relevant for the role
• Annual professional membership funded by the Company, where relevant for the role
• 33 days holiday per annum, pro rata (inclusive of bank/public holidays)
• Company pension scheme with up to a 7% employer contribution
• As a member of the Group Personal Pension Plan employee covered by the Company funded life assurance for 3½ times salary
• Fuel card which provides discount on fuel at petrol stations across the UK
• Access to employee discounts hub
• Discounted healthcare cash plan
• Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme
• Various employee recognition scheme
  
  

We know everyone performs their best when they feel welcomed and supported to bring their whole selves to work. As an equal opportunities’ employer, we will work with you to ensure you have all you need to achieve your best.

A note for recruitment agencies…

We endeavour to hire great talent directly and therefore the use of agencies will only be used to exceptional circumstances. Unsolicited CV’s will not be honoured. We will only accept CV submissions for roles briefed to you by our hiring team.