Lead Assembler - Beeston, United Kingdom - Progress Rail

Progress Rail
Progress Rail
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Beeston, United Kingdom

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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, signaling, 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.


Job Description:

Are you an experienced Assembler? Able to lead others in undertaking the assembly of trackwork layouts and associated equipment? Can you do it to a well-planned production plan to the required quality and in a safe and efficient manner?

Then this might be the perfect job for you.


The full role responsibilities are:

  • Liaises with Team Leader to ensure work is organised to meet agreed timescales
  • Leads, directs and trains others in all aspects of assembly work
  • Responsible for positioning the rail onto the bearers to the correct specification and tolerance
  • Responsible for the accurate cutting of rail and drilling of timber bearers
  • Has sound knowledge of the clients S&C standards or equivalent, gaining access to them as appropriate
  • Inspects layouts with Team Leader in preparation for client inspection
  • Identifies faulty materials and logs using the NCR system/reports to Team Leader
  • Assists with despatch duties as required
  • Ensures a safe system of work and compliance with safety, health, environmental and quality instructions

Qualifications:


  • Knowledge of company Safety, Health, Environmental and Quality regulations.
  • Relevant rail/fabrication experience
  • Knowledge of railway operating environment experience
  • Knowledge of the basics of S&T
  • Engineering qualification or experience.
  • CITB/NPORS qualified in slinging
  • Training and supervising the work of others]
  • Able to prioritise and work under pressure to deadlines and targets
Additional Information

Salary £26,201.00-£26,947.00 per year

In addition to working for an industry leader, with a great working environment and knowledgeable colleagues, we also offer:

  • Highly competitive and negotiable salaries, depending on suitability and experience
  • Flexible working hours and some working from home available
  • Company funded external qualifications
  • 33 days holiday per annum, pro rate (inclusive of bank/public holidays)
  • Company pension scheme with up to a 7% employer contribution
  • Company funded life assurance of 3 times your annual salary
  • Professional and leadership development
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Access to a variety of discounts on your favourite shops, car insurance, holidays and much more via Caterpillar Advantage
  • Employee recognition scheme
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