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Job title: Electrical Modification Technician
Job location: Burton-On-Trent
Shifts: Days with flexibility to do shifts when required
Hours per week: Average 40 - 45 hours per week
Rates: £22.44 PAYE / £29.20 Umbrella
Duration: 12 Months+
Start date: ASAP
Industries considered: Rail, Rolling Stock, RAF, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, Rolling Stock, Commercial/Industrial Electrics, Defence, Plant Engineering, SPM, HVAC, and Process Engineering
Disciplines considered: Diesel Engine Fitter, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanic, Avionic Technician, Aircraft Engineer, Marine Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, and Breakdown Engineer

Company Summary:
They are a global leader in Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service and maintenance.

Position Summary
This position is for an electrically biased technician, to carry out both mechanical and electrical modifications, exam tasks and system testing. You will be expected to work from modification material comprising written instructions, engineering drawings, wiring diagrams and maintenance instructions. You will be responsible for the testing and commissioning of these modifications, but not limited to. Your varied role will require you to work both individually and parts of a team working with different sections from the heavy maintenance to service teams. You will be involved in various aspects of multiple systems from software updates to traction motor testing, label replacements and mechanical adjustments. This is a Safety Critical position and is a requirement against the Service Agreement (SA). This could also include the following:

  • Replace lighting systems
  • Re-install wiring
  • Test Continuity
  • Exhaust modification (to reduce emissions)
  • Carry out basic Heating & Ventilation modifications
  • Repairing or installing Wi-Fi systems
  • Changing relay boxes
  • Wiper motors

    Person Profile/Experience:
    Previous Rail experience is preferred but not essential. Ideal industry's and contributing experience considered:
  • Rail
  • Electrical installation
  • Electrical test, inspection and remedial work
  • HVAC
  • Process Engineering
  • Production Plants
  • Special Purpose Machinery
  • Defence -Submarines / Ships / Aircraft
  • EX Forces Mechanical Engineer - Routine Maintenance on Aircraft/ helicopters/ HGV (REME, RAF, Navy)

    Qualifications:
    A Level 3 or equivalent qualification or above in an Electrical discipline is required.

    Contact Information:
    Email: (url removed)
    Phone: (phone number removed)

    PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION.

    Please note due to the volume of applications, we can only commit to contact those candidates we deem suitable for the position. However, we may retain your details and contact you in the future should suitable positions arise.
    Please note the above job specification could be subject to change as agreed with our client

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