Mechanical Engineer / Operator:Fitter (Rail Grinding Machines)Location: UK Mobile (Nationwide)
Salary: Starting salary is: GBP41,000 (Level 1) + 2 x 7.5 annual retention bonuses paid, with a scope to move up to level 3 and be earning up to GBP70,000 made if of a basic salary of GBP48,000 + bonuses and overtime.
Bonus: 7.5 of annual salary, paid twice yearly
Annual Leave: 34 days annual leave + when working away you accrue 1 weeks holiday in every 3 worked, so another 13 weeks off.
Job Overview: We are seeking a skilled Mechanical Engineer / Operator:Fitter to join our team, working on rail grinding machines across the UK. This role involves working within a team of c12 engineers, maintaining and operating rail grinding carriages to ensure the safety and performance of railway tracks. It is a physically, dirty and demanding role that requires extensive travel (up to 3 weeks per month away from home) and applicants must have a strong background in heavy industrial maintenance.
Key Responsibilities:
* Maintenance and Operation:
* Maintain, operate, and assess rail grinding machines in line with operational requirements.
* Perform daily maintenance duties, including changing grinding stones, cleaning machines, and addressing accumulated dirt behind grinders.
* Operate the grinding machinery safely and effectively, adhering to the operational procedures.
* Safety and Compliance:
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental safeguards.
* Complete daily work return forms and maintain machine safety packs and operational records.
* Serve as 2nd man/fire watch during grinding operations.
* Additional Responsibilities:
* Undertake general maintenance, including chipping and blowing.
* Assist the Grinding or Maintenance Supervisor as needed.
* Carry out Controller of Site Safety (COSS) duties if required.
Person Specification:
* Qualifications and Experience:
* NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or a formal apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
* Previous experience in heavy industrial maintenance such as agriculture, aggregates, rolling stock, offshore, or plant fitting.
* Hydraulics and pneumatics experience is highly desirable.
* Must hold a full driving licence.
* Skills:
* Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
* Comfortable working in dirty, hands:on role involving heavy machinery.
* Flexible with travel requirements (up to 3 weeks away per month).
* Strong understanding of health and safety regulations.
Work Schedule:
* Shift Patterns:
* 6 days on, 1 day off while away, when working a 4:night shift pattern you will be given 2 days off.
* You will be working 280 hours over 8 weeks.
* You will be provided with a detailed monthly rota, but flexibility is essential.
* Travel:
* Extensive travel across the UK. Lodging will be provided at Holiday Inn hotels, with breakfast included.
* GBP25 per night tax:free travel allowance when working away.
* Holiday and Time Off:
* 34 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
* Accrue additional when working away with the potential for up to 13 extra weeks of time off annually, depending on shift patterns.
* Paid overtime is available for home:based weeks paid at a flat rate.
Compensation and Benefits:
* Starting Salary:
* GBP41,000 at Level 1 with 2 x 7.5 bonuses paid in April and October worth GBP3,150 each time and comes to GBP6300 annually on top of your basic salary, plus your GBP25.00 per night working away allowance, which could be cGBP5,000 and overtime paid when working local to your home.
* Level 2 salary will rise to GBP46,500 when you have passed your training, and your twice:yearly bonus will rise to GBP6975 annually, and your working away allowance which could be cGBP5,000, bringing your salary to GBP53,475
* Level 3 salary will rise to GBP48,000 and your annual bonuses will come GBP7,200 which will raise your ann