A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Locomotive Technician / Fitter looking to take the first steps towards management. As a Shift Co-ordinator, you will assist the Team Leader with overseeing the day-to-day operation of the team. You will act as the first point of call, providing on-the-job support and advice. You will get the opportunity to further develop your management skills by covering the Team Leader role during periods of absence.
This is a hands-on role, where you will be working alongside the team on the locomotives providing advice and guidance. Therefore, applicants must possess a good level of technical know-how. If you are an experienced Technician/Fitter with a demonstrable history working with diesel-electric locomotives and are looking for an opportunity to progress your career, we want to hear from you!
Progress Rail – Electro Motive Diesel is a subsidiary of Caterpillar, specialized in manufacturing, maintaining and overhauling diesel-electric locomotives across the world. For more than half a century, Electro-Motive Diesel has hauled freight and passengers, powered ships, and generated electricity for over 100 countries around the globe. Becoming a part of the Electro-Motive Diesel means becoming a part of a challenging and bright future in our global marketplace.
The role will include:
* Lead, encourage, train and support your team, embedding a culture of continuous improvement.
* Working with the Team Leader to ensure the correct priorities within the workshop are maintained and delivered to the production plan.
* Dealing with issues within the work area to prevent staff needing to leave the task they are working on.
* Conducting quality checks on the team's work to ensure quality standards are maintained.
* Ensuring the team have the sufficient tooling and information to complete the task within the given timescales.
* Ensuring that safety and housekeeping standards within the workshop are maintained throughout the shift.
* Updating production boards as required and lead actions from boards.
* Leading safety discussions and promoting safe working and reporting of safety issues.
* Conducting initial accident and incident reports and assisting with investigations and root cause analysis.
* Cover for the Team Leader when they are not available, including attending and conducting meetings.
What we would love you to bring to the role:
* Level 2 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
* Driving license (B/ B1).
* Demonstrable history of working effectively with diesel-electric locomotives or similar heavy plant machinery.
* Clear leadership skills.
* Strong work ethic with a proactive approach to getting tasks done.
* A strong communicator with the ability to build relationships across the organisation.
* Good attention to detail and a logical, analytical and objective approach to problem solving.
* High level of professionalism & strong sense of customer satisfaction.
* Eager to be adaptable and learn new skills.
Hours:
Week 1 – Monday-Thursday 06:00-14:30, Friday 06:00-12:00. Week 2 – Monday-Thursday 14:00-22:00, Friday 11:00-17:00.
We can offer you:
* Salary from £29,000 depending on experience.
* 12.5% shift allowance.
* 33 days holiday entitlement.
* 5% pension contributions.
* Life assurance scheme.
* Company sick pay.
* Medical benefit salary sacrifice scheme.
* Employee assistance program.
* Retail discounts.
* Fuel cards.
To Apply:
Please press the ‘Apply’ button, and shortlisted candidates will be contacted within 28 days. Thank you for your interest in the role.
Electro-Motive Diesels Limited is an Equal Opportunity Employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. Please note the company operates a strict drugs and alcohol policy.
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