HVAC Team Memeber

Manchester

8 months ago

Applications closed

Job Title: HVAC Team Member
Job Location: Manchester
Hourly Rate: £18.78 PAYE or £25.49
Hours Per Week: 40 Hours
Shifts: Days only
Duration: on going
Start Date: ASAP

Company Summary
A world renowned Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service and maintenance company and is the number one provider of rail solutions in the world. This prestigious company is also the largest rolling stock manufacturer and provider in the UK and employs over 70,000 employees in 60 countries worldwide.

Position Summary:
This position will include the stripping down and replacing of Electrical and mechanical items on Rolling Stock unit class 185 relating to HVAC systems on the unit. You will be expected to complete Electrical and Mechanical work from written work instruction so you must be competent in this area. You'll be expected to test and inspect all replaced components. This is a Safety Critical position and is a requirement against the Service Agreement (SA). This could also include the following:

Removal and strip down of HVAC systems
Testing and troubleshooting systems
Completing modifications
Adhering to compliance and safety requirements

Person Profile:
No previous rail experience required as we will consider applicants that have worked on any of the Previous Rail experience is preferred but not essential. Ideal industries considered:
Rail
Avionics (commercial)
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 in HVAC and/or F-Gas

PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS AN DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION (this is standard procedure on Rail depots)

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

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