Maintenance Assistant

Location

Derby, Derbyshire | United Kingdom

Job description

Req ID: 445804  

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 80 000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Location: Derby (Etches Park), United Kingdom, On site

Blue collar

Could you be the full-time Maintenance Assistant in Derby (Etches Park), United Kingdom we’re looking for?

Your future role

We’ll look to you for:

• Working under his/her own initiative, to carry out routine maintenance, repair and basic fault finding work on the Class 222 Fleet.
• Routine rail vehicle maintenance as per laid down Vehicle Maintenance Instruction (VMI)
• Assist Technicians as required.
• Operation of powered plant, lifting and mechanical handling equipment.
• Operation of Battery Charging/Shore Supply equipment.
• Maintenance of plant.
• Compliance with all laid down H&S legislation and depot procedures to ensure a safe accident free environment. Responsible for keeping the work area clean and tidy and to the highest standard at all times.
• Required to continually look at opportunities to adopt and develop continuous improvement techniques.
• You will be required to produce verbal and written reports on work carried out or actions taken.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Detailed understanding of Mechanical & Electrical proficiency to undertake Safety Critical Work (preferable competency in place) on the Class 222 fleet
• Personal Track Safety (PTS)
• Designated Person (where appropriate)
• Ideally apprentice trained with a Mechanical & Electrical proficiency, the minimum qualification would be Apprentice trained or NVQ level three or the equivalent.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and

develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines

• Work with new security standards for rail signalling

• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues

• Contribute to innovative projects

• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries

• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning

• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential,

plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

All internal employees must inform their Line Managers when applying!

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one

of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to

hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 70+ countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

At Alstom we will consider requests for flexible working on hiring. Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time, flexible start and finish times, job sharing, or compressed hours. Please talk to us at interview about the flexibility you need.

Alstom U.K. is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. We aim to have a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals, of different ages, genders, ethnicities, disability, LGBT, religion and/or belief.

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification: if you require any reasonable adjustments, please let us know.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Important to note

As a global business, we’re an equal-opportunity employer that celebrates diversity across the 63 countries we operate in. We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace for everyone.

Job Type:​Experienced​

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