Mechanical Fitter

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*Title: Mechanical Fitter*

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*Location: Derby/Shirebrook*
*Department: Field Services*
*Reporting to: Project Supervisor*
*Contracting*
Job Purpose
Yellow Rail are working alongside a major railway wagon owner to install monitoring systems to their fleets of UK operated wagons.
The successful applicant will become part of a select team of mechanical fitters required to undertake the installation of components and equipment to a set of modification instructions and drawings in line with quality procedures and health and safety requirements.
Additionally there may be a requirement to support other projects working on both freight and passenger rolling stock.
The role holder will be required to work at multiple sites across the UK and provide a high quality and consistent installation across a number of different wagon types to challenging timescales.
Key Responsibilities
· Assessing condition of the vehicle
· Working on the underframe of freight wagons and also in the end compartments (where present)
Carrying maintenance activities, exam, GRs, bogie and wheelset exchanges etc..
· Install new electrical and mechanical equipment to drawing/modification instructions
· Cutting/drilling and altering steel members and plates on railway wagons and bogies
· Working on wheelset axle ends (training will be provided)
· Application of mechanical fastenings of all types using correct tooling
· Installation of flexible conduits and cable harnesses
· Installation of brake pipes
· Connecting electrical connections and installing earth bonds (electrical wiring is not required)
· Carrying out brake tests (training will be provided)
· Carrying out system tests in accordance with procedures
· Raising technical queries
Personal Requirements
· Must have relevant experience in a rolling stock engineering environment
· Able to work as part of a team
· Must have recognised relevant qualification to Level 3 standard (NVQ, C&G, BTEC, HND etc.)
· Ability to complete all records of actions and operations accurately and to procedures
· Able to read engineering drawings
· Understands and cares for tools, equipment and PPE as appropriate
· Attention to detail and accuracy and take pride in delivering a quality installation
· Good communication skills
· Able to work on own initiative
· Willing to regularly work at sites across the UK
_*This role is deemed to be safety critical.*_
Job Type: Fixed term contract
Work Location: On the road
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Location:
GB
Category:
Construction And Property

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