Job title: HM Maintenance Assistant Job location: Crofton, WakefieldShifts:4 on, 3 off (Monday - Thursday) - days and nights alternatingHours per week:40 hours per week with opportunity for overtimeRates:£18.64 PAYE/£22.69 UmbrellaDuration:8 months+Start date: ASAPIndustries considered: Rail, Rolling Stock, RAF, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, Rolling Stock, Commercial/Industrial Electrics, Defence, Plant Engineering, SPM, HVAC, and Process EngineeringDisciplines considered: Diesel Engine Fitter, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanic, Avionic Technician, Aircraft Engineer, Marine Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, and Breakdown EngineerThis is a varied role and the successful applicant will be able to work under his or her own initiative as well as working as part of a team. The remit of this challenging role is to carry out routine maintenance; repair and fault-finding work on rail vehicles, plant, lifting and handling equipment, buildings and facilities as required.Key Responsibilities* Routine rail vehicle maintenance as per the Vehicle Maintenance Instruction (VMI)* Heavy Maintenance component changes (engines, cooler groups, couplers, wheelsets)* Fleet defect clearance.* Operation of powered equipment, lifting and mechanical handling equipment* Assist Technicians as required* Maintenance of plant.* Compliance with all laid down H&S legislation and depot procedures to ensure a safe accident free environment.* Responsible for keeping the work area clean and tidy and to the highest standard at all times.* Required to continually look at opportunities to adopt and develop continuous improvement techniques. Knowledge and experienceRequirements & skills* Ideally City & Guilds qualified, candidates must be mechanically and electrically proficient with a basic understanding of the vehicles and plant being maintained. * Level 3 NVQ* Fully literate and numerate, and preferably computer literate.* Detailed understanding of Class 180 * Competent to undertake Safety Critical Work.* Personal Track Safety (PTS)* Designated Person (where appropriate)* This position involves shift working which includes nights and weekends