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Machine Shop Technician

Job Posted: 2 days ago

Salary: £ 28,000 - 32,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: EH30 9SH, Newton, West Lothian

Expire in: a month

Job Description

MACHINE SHOP TECHNICIAN

SOUTH QUEENSFERRY

£32,000 DOE (INCLUDING SHIFT ALLOWANCE)

2 Shift Pattern:

4 Days: Monday to Thursday, 06:00 – 15:15

4 Nights: Monday to Thursday, 20:45 – 06:00

Progress Rail is looking to recruit a Machine Shop Technician to ensure that the safety and production procedures within the machine shop are carried out in accordance with the relevant risk assessments and work instructions.

THE ROLE:
As a Machine Shop Technician you will be required to:

  * Maintain and promote a safe and tidy working environment in accordance with company and legislative requirements.

  * Operate in accordance with the Company Quality Assurance System and help to improve/develop processes.

  * Solve production problems and continuously improve in all areas of operation.

  * Structure and prioritise work in a logical and orderly manner to achieve business & personal objectives.

  * Work within Health, Safety & Environmental procedures

  * Ensure the accurate use of the Time & Attendance systems

  * Respond professionally and innovatively to satisfy the needs of internal and external customers, ensuring that quality standards are never conceded.

  * Be aware, and actively reduce the incident rate, of Non-Conforming errors within the team

  * Create a “Clean-as-you-go” policy and maintains W.I.P. and stock areas

  * Ensure plant and equipment is maintained safely and fit for purpose, reporting and resolving defects

  * Willingness to be trained in other production areas

  * Adhere to safety, health, environmental and quality policies and procedures

  * Flexible and willing to work additional hours where reasonably required

  * Promote and adhere to the ‘Values in Action’.

  * Complete any other duties as deemed reasonable by management

THE CANDIDATE:
The ideal Machine Shop Technician:

- Maths-based mechanical aptitude

- Team player

- Communication skills

- Attention to detail

- Results focused

- Ability to work under pressure to set deadlines

- Ability to work with minimal supervision

BENEFITS:

- Up to £32,000 DOE (including shift allowance)

- Tailored training to help you learn and develop

- Company funded external qualifications (where relevant to the role)

- Company pension scheme with 7% employer contribution

- Life assurance cover 3.5 x salary

- Employee Assistance Programme

- Discounted gym membership – up to 25% off across 4,000 UK gyms

- Fuel Card – save 2-3p per litre on across 3,500 UK fuel stations including BP, Esso and Shell

- Various employee recognition schemes

A BIT ABOUT PROGRESS RAIL:

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.

Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:

Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture.

HOW TO APPLY:

To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre site.

We would politely request no agencies please

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