On-track-machine Operator - Plumstead, United Kingdom - ElectroMotive Diesel Limited

Description

Progress Rail - Electro-Motive Diesel is a subsidiary of Caterpillar, specialized in manufacturing, maintaining and overhauling diesel-electric locomotives across the world.

As an OTM Operator/maintainer, you will be instrumental in providing a high-quality and efficient maintenance provision to our customers by operating and maintaining the rail grinding and milling machines operating out of Plumstead depot for maintenance activity on the Crossrail Elizabeth Line.

Do you enjoy working hands-on? Do you have a passion for problem-shooting? Do you pride yourself in your electrical knowledge and work ethic? This is a unique opportunity to work with a top-notch piece of equipment, for a high-profile customer.

This role would be ideal for an experienced technician with either an electrical/mechanical / hydraulics / heavy goods background and a track record of heavy plant machinery.

• Operating the On Track Linsinger Rail Milling Machine and Robel engineering trains under the supervision of senior operators.
• Carrying out maintenance, repair, and faultfinding activities on On Track Machines to a high standard
• Providing information to support the creation of reports of any failures/breakdowns
• Shunting
• Partaking in various continuous improvement initiatives

• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Enhanced pension contributions; life assurance
• Company sick pay & a Medical benefit salary sacrifice scheme
• Employee assistance program
• Retail discounts
• A supportive & friendly work environment
• Skill development through continuous training

• Flexible approach to working hours and ability to work shifts including nights when necessary. Track record of working effectively with diesel engineering technology and associated systems and controls; with heavy plant machinery, ideally yellow plant rolling stock. Competent in electrical fault-finding.
• Selfstarter with a strong ability to build relationships and work as part of a team; High level of professionalism & strong sense of customer satisfaction. Appetite to progress the company forward, strong adherence to Health & safety procedures & ability to follow instructions. Level 3 in hydraulics/vehicle maintenance / electrical/mechanical engineering or equivalent experience. Valid right to work in the UK.