Are you a Mechanical Engineer, looking for the opportunity to work within the rolling stock industry? If so why not consider applying for the position below!!Job Title: Maintenance Assistant Job Location: Central Rivers, Burton-On-TrentHourly Rate: £20.44 PAYE / £26.56 UmbrellaShifts: Days, Nights and Weekends (Must be Flexible)Hours Per Week: 40hrs AverageDuration: Long-TermStart Date: ASAPIndustries Considered: Automotive, Rolling Stock, Aerospace, Military,Disciplines considered: Mechanically biased, HGV Technician, Ex Forces Mechanical Technician -Tanks/Excavator, Heavy Plant Technician - JCB/HGV/TRAINSCompany Summary:A Global market leader in Rolling Stock manufacturing, maintenance and servicing with a proven track record for sustainability and growth.Position Summary:Working under their own initiative, to carry out routine maintenance, repair and basic fault finding work on the DEMU Class 220/221 Fleets.Job Profile - Safety Critical / Safety Related:* Routine rail vehicle maintenance as per laid down Vehicle Maintenance Instruction (VMI)* Assist Technicians as required.* Where trained and competent Tyre Turn 220/221 vehicles on the Wheel Lathe in accordance with laid down specifications.* Operation of powered plant, lifting and mechanical handling equipment.* Where trained and competent move Class 220/221 vehicles around the site.* Operation of Battery Charging/Shore Supply equipment.* Maintenance of plant.* Drive road vehicles as required.* Compliance with all laid down H&S legislation and depot procedures to ensure a safe accident free environment. Responsible for always keeping the work area clean and tidy and to the highest standard.* Required to continually look at opportunities to adopt and develop continuous improvement techniquesJob Requirements:Heavy maintenance/Overhaul on Cross Country 220/221 and Virgin WestCoast 221 such as:* Bogie exchange* Calliper change* Axle changes* Traction motors* Carden shafts* Power pack drop (Engine)* Compressors* Air dryers* Fuel tanks* Excitations [PIMS]* Permanent and Auto couplers* TPCU* Cab changes* Full door changes* Seats* Floor renewal* Toilet tank exchange (Alongside TBM)* Fresh water tanks* Mechanical Mods* Mod on the Cross Countries completed via technical drawing, followed up with testing* Various maintenance visits such as compressor oil changes, air dryer pressure valve, final drive oil sampling and changes and brake pad checks and changesPerson Profile:Knowledge and experience -* Of Heavy diesel engines/power packs.* Working on operational depot or site environmentsEducation Level:* NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 or equivalent is a requirement.Contact Information:Email: Phone: