Modification Technician

Modification Technician.
We are currently recruiting for a dedicated Modification Technician to join our train facility in Newton Aycliffe. In this exciting role the successful candidate will undertake corrective and preventative maintenance, servicing and repair of rolling stock assets.
Specifically, you will be responsible for the following deliverables:
Perform scheduled Modification/maintenance activities on the rolling stock in accordance with the vehicle Modification/maintenance instructions
Undertake servicing and preparation of the rolling stock.
Undertake driving duties within depot confines in accordance with the depot operating procedures and instructions
Actively participate in the ongoing continuous improvement activities for Modification/Maintenance processes and maintenance procedures that support all depot and fleet activities
Support the delivery of new trains and undertake the Modification/maintenance acceptance processes.
Ensure exam tasks are being completed in a timely manner, undertake basic fault rectification or repair when required.
Adherence to all health and safety processes and procedures.
Attendance at testing locations, main line station and outstations to undertake preventative and corrective maintenance as required.
Must be prepared to travel and overnight away from base location for short periods of time.
Support the Mods/Maintenance Team Leaders and Shift Production Managers in the delivery of the production plan.
Record all work activities and stock consumption using the maintenance management system in accordance with maintenance processes and procedures.
Working shifts to meet the service requirements of fleet customers.
Assist as required with any other responsibilities relevant to the role based on localised requirementsAbout you:
Essential.
Experience of working in a modern rolling stock maintenance depot environment.
Outstanding Safety Awareness gained in an operational railway engineering environments.
Experience of working at stabling outstations or main line station technical support.
Modern fault finding and repair techniques using pc based laptops and remote train diagnostics.
Reading electrical, pneumatic, mechanical schematics and drawings reading
Extensive experience of modern maintenance management systems (MMS) and associated reliability and available trend analysis.
Experience of performing modifications and campaigns on modern rolling stock.Qualifications
Served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines
Engineering based NVQ level 3Behavioural
Calm and diplomatic under pressure.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Able to interface effectively with all levels of personnel both within and outside the company.
Loyal, committed, confident and determined.Desirable
Ability to investigate complex electrical and mechanical faults and write detailed reports.
Intermediate IT skills – typically Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook
Train driving, Fire warden, First Aider
Powered plant and tools – bogie drop, cranes, air systems / 110v tools.
Train driving assessment and licence
Depot Protection
Working at Height, COSHH, Manual handling, AC/DC Depot isolation
Network Rail Sentinel PTS