Multi Skilled Engineer (Electrical & Plumbing)

at  Great Western Railway

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR?

We have a vacancies in the Plant team for multi skilled technicians to maintain the plant and facilities at Exeter Traction Depot. This is a varied role with responsibilities for maintaining a wide range of assets and equipment at this location. We are seeking individuals with experience in facilities maintenance or those from electrical, plumbing, and fitting backgrounds who are looking to transition into a career within the facilities maintenance sector. This role would suit qualified Electrician, Plumber or mechanical tradespersons. There is also a requirement to supervise contractors working on site therefore experience with contractor compliance is preferable.

ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGEOUS QUALIFICATIONS:

• Working knowledge of industrial pumps and hydraulics
• Working knowledge of building facility & plant maintenance
• Apprenticeship in mechanical / electrical biased discipline
• Demonstratable knowledge of Health & Safety requirements

THE REWARD?

As well as a great team environment and comprehensive training, all GWR colleagues enjoy a range of benefits including on-going development, defined benefit pension scheme, free rail travel across the GWR network for you and your family, company-sponsored health care plan, discounted shopping and gym membership and an employee assistance programme.
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• Delivery of planned preventative maintenance
• Fault identification of the depot systems and assets
• Response & rectification of defects
• Local management and supervision of contractors on site
• Use of asset management systems.
• Working safely within railway environment