Knorr-Bremse Rail Services requires Semi-Skilled Engineers at UK

Knorr-Bremse RailServices are the specialist train service, maintenance, overhaul and upgrade division of Knorr-Bremse in the UK. Our facilities, the largest of their type in the UK, can offer customers unrivalled capacity and capability to keep trains running in safe and reliable, revenue earning service.
We are currently recruiting for Semi-Skilled Engineers, based at Wolverton. As part of the recruitment process, you will be required to undertake maths and literature tests at Northampton College and attend a safety-critical medical, including drugs and alcohol testing.

Knorr-Bremse Rail Services job openings for Semi-Skilled Engineers

Job title: Full Time Semi Skilled Engineer
Department: Vehicles / Components / Incident
Location: Wolverton
Reports to: Line Manager
Hours of Work: 37
Holiday Entitlement: 25 days + Bank and Public Holidays
Responsibilities:

• Trained in the use in hand/power tools and mechanical handling equipment
• Work as directed by Line Manager
• Advise and inform of any defects found in the course of your duties.
• Complete necessary paperwork according to Depot Procedures
• Ensure that work is completed in a clean and tidy manner
• Take care of all working property and handle it in a safe working manner, ensuring it is returned to its proper location.
• Deliver and be responsible for quality of work undertaken and to required standards
• Input of data (IT).
  Education Requirements:

• Basic Education
• Maths and English GCSE grade D (grade 3) or functional skills level 1 or equivalent.
• A good communicator and possess a strong practical aptitude.
• A minimum of 2 years’ experience in an associated work role
• Will be keen and enthusiastic and able to demonstrate team player skills
• As a Semi- Skilled Engineer you will receive ongoing development over an 18 month duration which will include learning the skills and knowledge required to achieve an NVQ level 2 and Technical certificate in Industrial Awareness.

Safety Responsibility Statement:
Safety must always be a prime consideration and you are required to ensure that the safety of people, the environment and our products are never compromised.
You have a responsibility under the Health & Safety at Work etc Act 1974 to take reasonable care of yourself and other persons that may be affected by your acts or omissions at work, secure the health, safety and welfare of your staff at work and protect, so far as is reasonable practicable, all others against risks to their health or safety arising from your work activities and those of their staff and ensure that your duties are discharged adequately. The responsibility to achieve the duty cannot be delegated. The tasks required to discharge them can be delegated; assistance and support can be obtained; but the responsibility remains with you.
To apply please email your CV and Covering Letter to railservicesrecruitment.wol@knorr-bremse.com
Website: www.knorr-bremse.co.uk