TECHNICIAN - ROLLING STOCK

Contract Duration: 12 months
Location: North London
Shift pattern: Days, Lates, and Nights (Swing Shift, Rotating)

DESCRIPTION:

• With minimal supervision undertake overhaul, modifications and repair of the allocated wheelsets/bogies components adhering to the requisite processes and procedures.
• Assist other team members with the bogie overhaul/wheelset overhaul in order to develop technical skills.
• Identify, order and collect spares and materials from stores. Assist with cleaning of rolling stock when required.
• This position would be undertaking works on a large project.

KNOWLEDGE & EXPERIENCE

• Experience in a mechanical/electrical engineering or process environment
• Experience of basic fault finding
• Ability to complete all records of actions and operations accurately and to procedures
• Ability to understand and care for tools, equipment and PPE
• Knowledge of Health & Safety including bio hazards, manual handling and Control of
• Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
• Ability to use a computer
• Ability to understand and interpret relevant technical publications
• Ability to produce detailed complex, analytical technical reports

ROLE OVERVIEW:

You will be undertaking the following overhaul & modification duties on the a Rolling Stock (Rail) Project, working on various bogie fleets whilst adhering to the requisite processes & procedures:

• Carry out the initial inspection of wheelsets
• Axle bearing removal taking care to ensure no damage to the axle or components occurs and prepare the bearings for dispatch to the relevant external companies
• Paint removal on the axle
• Wheel pan removal taking the relevant precautions to ensure no damage to components is caused
• Painting activities (both repairs and spray painting)
• Surface defect removal
• Oil drain and fill on wheelset gearbox and couplings and any associated parts
• Initial Bogie inspection reporting any findings through the relevant maintenance portal and supervisor
• Wheelset removal taking care not to damage the frame or wheelsets
• Frame disassembly and component removal
• Carry out Component repair following
• Assist with cleaning of rolling stock when required

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Working as part of the Engineering team, this role involves mechanical repairs.
• Supporting with the completion of repairs, modifications and overhaul within a well-equipped rolling stock depot