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Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Job Posted: 3 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Bristol

Expire in: 25 days

Job Description

Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Product Support Engineer) - Rail

Location: Stoke Gifford (Depot Based), Bristol
 Contract Type: Permanent
 Working Hours: Full-time, Monday to Friday

The Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join a depot-based engineering team in Bristol. Reporting to the Site Team Leader or Site Supervisor, you will be responsible for carrying out and supporting routine maintenance, fault finding and repairs on rail power products, ensuring all work is completed in line with approved manuals and contractual requirements.

This role suits a mechanically biased engineer with a strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement, and an interest in working with modern, digitally enabled maintenance systems.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out preventative, scheduled and corrective maintenance activities in line with maintenance plans and technical manuals
Perform planned maintenance tasks in accordance with operating instructions
Diagnose faults and complete repairs using technical drawings and fault-finding guides
Accurately complete all documentation relating to work carried out for both internal and customer records
Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, including suggesting process and maintenance improvements
Attend customer meetings where required to support sign-off of completed work
Proactively engage with health, safety, quality and environmental (HSQE) processes
Maintain cleanliness and organisation of on-site depot facilities
Attend local and factory-based training courses to ensure skills remain current
Cover work at other depots when business needs require
Accurately report parts usage in line with internal stock control processes
Use IT systems effectively, including maintenance, diagnostics and reporting tools

Candidate Profile

Engineering background with a mechanical bias (electrical knowledge beneficial)
NVQ Level 2 in Engineering or equivalent (Level 3 desirable)
Proven experience in maintenance, repair and overhaul environments
Experience with diesel engines preferred; candidates from the following backgrounds are also encouraged to apply: 
Automotive maintenance (particularly engine or powertrain focused)
Aircraft maintenance
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic capability
Outstanding safety awareness
Competent in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, email)
 (Training will be provided for specialist systems and tools)

Personal Attributes

Proactive approach with strong initiative
Well-organised with a flexible and adaptable attitude
Able to work effectively as part of a team
Committed to continuous improvement and high engineering standards

Our Commitment

We are committed to providing a respectful, inclusive and non-discriminatory workplace. We value individuality, welcome diverse perspectives and believe that a supportive, high-performance culture enables everyone to succeed and develop their careers

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