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Job Title: Electrical Fitter
Location: Wolverton, Milton Keynes
Shifts: Mornings and Afternoons
Alternating shifts: 06:00 - 14:00 and 10:00 - 18:00
Rate: Up to £32.00 per hour
Hours per week: 50+ hours
Duration: Rolling Contract
Start Date: Immediate

Client Summary:
* My client based in the rolling stock industry have a heritage of major contracts behind them, a track record in restoring railway carriages with turnkey technology. They are currently working on a project restoring class 150 vehicles which includes upgrading the complete interiors and underframe of the vehicles. The modernisation of these vehicles includes the interior strip out and refit of rolling stock carriages, which relates to all aspects of the vehicle.

Position summary:
* This role will involve the electrical overhaul of rolling stock fleets going through modernisation programs.
* Electrical Fitters will be working directly from written VMIs and using a variety of tools including electrical testing equipment.
* Perform tasks as directed by your line manager.
* Read and interpret schematic drawings.
* Investigate and resolve rolling stock electrical faults.
* Retrieve and interpret train diagnostic data.
* Conduct basic fault finding on electrical and mechanical systems.
* Test various systems and produce analytical technical reports.
* Maintain test paperwork, including test sheets and logs.
* Liaise with production departments as needed.
* Occasionally attend off-site railway depots to support customer requirements.
* Complete additional reasonable tasks as directed by the line manager.

Person Profile:
* You will be a highly self-motivated individual, able to work under your own initiative.
* Competent in electrical fault-finding
* Attitude and enthusiasm are key for this role as those that display reliability, technical ability and motivation may be asked to take on additional responsibilities.
* You must hold a minimum of an NVQ level 3 or equivalent certificate in an electrical discipline.

Candidates from the following background will be considered:
* Rolling Stock. (preferred)
* HGV Technicians/PSV Fitters.
* RAF, REME, Army, Navy.
* Automotive
* Other industries may be considered

Ideal applicants would have had electrical modification experience and previously worked shifts.
Also due to the location of the work candidates must have their own transport and be able to work mornings and afternoons.
Weekend and weekday overtime is available

Apply:
Contact Information: Adam Jackson
Email cv to: (url removed)
Phone: (phone number removed)

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

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