Job Details
Job Ref :
SW 7927
Job Title :
Mobile Heavy Plant Fitter (Rail)
Job Category :
Posted :
11/24/2014 11:38:10 AM
Company Name :
Forces Recruitment Services
Location :
Newton Abbot
Benefits :
DOE
Salary :
£25000 - £30000 per annum + DOE
Security :
DV
Description :
SW7927:Mobile Heavy Plant (Rail) Fitter
Salary:£25-30K (Dependent on experience)
Location:Newton Abbot
Position:Permanent
Job Role
To undertake the servicing, diagnostics, repair, inspection and delivery of all vehicles, plant and equipment to comply with legislative, Client and Company requirements. Reporting to Foreman Fitter - line (Depot Manager).
Applications from suitably qualified ex-military personnel (Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Marines) may be relevant for this position.
Main Responsibilities
*Provide details of engine hours worked information for each item of plant
*Undertake maintenance plant and equipment as qualified and directed
*Undertake routine testing of safety-critical systems and equipment as directed
*Undertake annual inspection of plant equipment without a lifting capability to meet statutory requirements
*Maintain comprehensive records, both electronically and in hard copy, for each item of plant and equipment to demonstrate the performance of all pre-hire checks, routine servicing, statutory inspection and breakdown repair
*Undertake the correct and regular maintenance and calibration of all equipment in accordance with instructions
*Maintain and inspect lifting accessories to the required standard
*Report any defect in vehicles and plant and monitor safety performance
*Ensure that all errors, non-compliance and complaints are logged, raised and handled according to the requirements of the Company`s QMS system
*Ensure that all fire extinguishers supplied with machines are inspected and passed fit for purpose prior to the machine being released for despatch to site
*Other tasks and duties as may be required from time to time
Other Interfaces
*To attend required safety briefings and ensure you understand the context and what is required of you
*To participate in drug and alcohol screening when required
*To suggest suitable modifications to any track plant that may enhance its performance or capabilities
*To ensure you are in possession of your personalised rule book at all times when on or near the track
*To comply with the Incident Plan of the Client or Main Contractor at all times and to report any incident in the approved manner
*To ensure you follow all control measures outlined in any risk assessment relating to the work you do
*To report any accident, incident or near miss in which you are involved or which you witness and to fully cooperate with any subsequent investigation
*To use the designated Personal Protective Equipment at all times as directed and to maintain it in accordance with the instructions provided, reporting any loss or damage in the required manner
*To ensure that you refuse to work on the grounds of safety whenever you believe that you have been placed in an unsafe situation or are given instructed to undertake an unsafe operation
Essential Skills
*Heavy plant, with Tracked RRV experience
*Awareness of the legislative and the rules, regulations and requirements pertinent to vehicles, plant and equipment, especially that used on the railway
*PTS certificate
*Good mechanical engineering skills
*Qualified or time-served fitter
*Responsible, methodical and good attention to detail
*Good team player with a can-do attitude
*Polite, customer focused and the desire to do a good job
*Holds current driving licence
*Physically fit
Desirable Skills
*Ability to operate machines and attachments
*HGV licence (Class 1 preferred)
Interested applicants will be expected to complete and return by email a simple application form to which CVs must be pasted. Please ask for Colin or Lee when responding.
Salary:£25-30K (dependent on experience)
Salary:£25-30K (Dependent on experience)
Location:Newton Abbot
Position:Permanent
Job Role
To undertake the servicing, diagnostics, repair, inspection and delivery of all vehicles, plant and equipment to comply with legislative, Client and Company requirements. Reporting to Foreman Fitter - line (Depot Manager).
Applications from suitably qualified ex-military personnel (Royal Air Force, Royal Navy, British Army, Royal Marines) may be relevant for this position.
Main Responsibilities
*Provide details of engine hours worked information for each item of plant
*Undertake maintenance plant and equipment as qualified and directed
*Undertake routine testing of safety-critical systems and equipment as directed
*Undertake annual inspection of plant equipment without a lifting capability to meet statutory requirements
*Maintain comprehensive records, both electronically and in hard copy, for each item of plant and equipment to demonstrate the performance of all pre-hire checks, routine servicing, statutory inspection and breakdown repair
*Undertake the correct and regular maintenance and calibration of all equipment in accordance with instructions
*Maintain and inspect lifting accessories to the required standard
*Report any defect in vehicles and plant and monitor safety performance
*Ensure that all errors, non-compliance and complaints are logged, raised and handled according to the requirements of the Company`s QMS system
*Ensure that all fire extinguishers supplied with machines are inspected and passed fit for purpose prior to the machine being released for despatch to site
*Other tasks and duties as may be required from time to time
Other Interfaces
*To attend required safety briefings and ensure you understand the context and what is required of you
*To participate in drug and alcohol screening when required
*To suggest suitable modifications to any track plant that may enhance its performance or capabilities
*To ensure you are in possession of your personalised rule book at all times when on or near the track
*To comply with the Incident Plan of the Client or Main Contractor at all times and to report any incident in the approved manner
*To ensure you follow all control measures outlined in any risk assessment relating to the work you do
*To report any accident, incident or near miss in which you are involved or which you witness and to fully cooperate with any subsequent investigation
*To use the designated Personal Protective Equipment at all times as directed and to maintain it in accordance with the instructions provided, reporting any loss or damage in the required manner
*To ensure that you refuse to work on the grounds of safety whenever you believe that you have been placed in an unsafe situation or are given instructed to undertake an unsafe operation
Essential Skills
*Heavy plant, with Tracked RRV experience
*Awareness of the legislative and the rules, regulations and requirements pertinent to vehicles, plant and equipment, especially that used on the railway
*PTS certificate
*Good mechanical engineering skills
*Qualified or time-served fitter
*Responsible, methodical and good attention to detail
*Good team player with a can-do attitude
*Polite, customer focused and the desire to do a good job
*Holds current driving licence
*Physically fit
Desirable Skills
*Ability to operate machines and attachments
*HGV licence (Class 1 preferred)
Interested applicants will be expected to complete and return by email a simple application form to which CVs must be pasted. Please ask for Colin or Lee when responding.
Salary:£25-30K (dependent on experience)
This job is no longer available for new applications.
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