Skilled Fitter (Cardiff)

Cardiff, South Glamorgan
Pullman Rail
We are currently recruiting Skilled Fitters to join our team on a fixed term contract (3-Year) and on a permanent basis.

Location: Canton Train Maintenance Depot, Leckwith Road, Cardiff, CF11 8HP

Salary: £31,000.32/year (£16.56/h inclusive of 20% shift allowance)

Benefits:

Health Cash Plan
Flu jab
Life Assurance 1.5x basic salary
Rail Travel Pass (Residential & duty pass. Not valid for leisure use.)
Competitive annual leave entitlement starting at 26 days annual leave + 8 BH and increasing in line with the length of service.
Buy and Sell Annual Leave
Cycle2Work Scheme

Working hours: 36h/ week (any hours worked above 36h/week will be classed as overtime and paid accordingly)

Work schedule:

Week one: Monday – Thursday 6:00am – 2:00pm; Friday 6:00am – 12:00pm
Week two: Monday – Thursday 2:00pm – 10:00pm; Friday 12:00pm – 6:00pm

QUALIFICATION REQUIRED

Completed apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in relevant discipline (mandatory).

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Follow the relevant instructions, diagrams and any other specifications for overhauling traction and rolling stock components.
Ensure that the specified components are available and that they are in a usable condition and comply with organisation’s procedures for quality control.
Secure the components using the specified connectors and securing devices.
Check the completed disassembly/assembly to ensure that all activities have been completed and the finished disassembly/assembly meets the required specification/ operational tolerances.
Check the condition of the removed components and record those that will require replacing.
Ensure the proper labelling and storing of the removed components in a designated location in line with organisational procedures.
Store or discard the removed components in line with organisational procedures.
Report any instances where the equipment fails to meet the required performance after adjustments or where there are identified defects outside the required adjustments.
Maintain documentation in line with the organisational procedures.

SKILLS and EXPERIENCE

Skilled level in appropriate trade.
Able to follow the relevant instructions, diagrams and any other specifications.
Able to carry out manual handling duties.
The ability to maintain accurate records.
Experience of safe working practices in a safety critical workplace (Desirable).

Job Types: Permanent, Full-time, Fixed term contract

Salary: £31,000.32 per year

Benefits:
Additional leave
Bereavement leave
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Enhanced maternity leave
Enhanced paternity leave
Free flu jabs
Free or subsidised travel
Free parking
Life insurance
On-site parking
Referral programme
Sick pay
Schedule:
8 hour shift
Monday to Friday
Overtime
Weekend availability

Licence/Certification:
NVQ L3 in Mechanical Engineering or an equivalent (required)

Work authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person