About this role
MAINTENANCE ASSISTANT – FOUNDRY
SANDIACRE, NOTTINGHAM
UP TO £31,000 + £4,960 SHIFT ALLOWANCE
Shift Pattern:
Morning: Monday to Thursday, 06:00 – 15:30
Afternoon: Monday to Thursday 13:00 – 22:30
Are you practical, hands-on, and eager to develop a career in maintenance and engineering? We're looking for a proactive Maintenance Assistant to join our team, supporting the upkeep, repair and reliability of our plant, equipment and site facilities. Working alongside experienced maintenance technicians, you'll gain valuable exposure to preventative maintenance, fault finding, machine inspections and continuous improvement activities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. If you're a motivated team player with a strong focus on safety, keen to learn new skills and make a real contribution to keeping operations running smoothly, we'd love to hear from you.
THE ROLE:
As a Maintenance Assistant you will be required to:
Assist maintenance technicians with preventative and reactive maintenance activities on plant, equipment, and facilities.Support the completion and maintenance of documentation such as job sheets, service reports, permits to work (awareness), risk assessments, and maintenance records.Carry out basic maintenance and housekeeping tasks within workshops and plant areas.Assist with machine inspections and reporting of defects, faults, and maintenance requirements.Help maintain machinery breakdown and planned maintenance records within the maintenance management system.Support the identification, sourcing, collection, and storage of spare parts, tools, and equipment.Assist contractors and maintenance personnel by ensuring work areas are prepared, safe, and accessible.Monitor and maintain cleanliness and organization of maintenance stores and workshops.Adhere to all safety, health, environmental, and quality policies and procedures.Ensure all required documentation is completed accurately and submitted on time.Support continuous improvement initiatives and maintenance projects where required.Communicate effectively with team members and other departments to ensure smooth workflow.Be flexible and willing to work additional hours where reasonably required.Promote and adhere to the Company's Values in Action.Undertake any other duties deemed reasonable by management
THE CANDIDATE:
The ideal Maintenance Assistant:
GCSEs (or equivalent) in Maths and EnglishBasic mechanical aptitude and interest in maintenance activitiesAbility to follow instructions and work safely within a manufacturing environmentGood communication skills, both written and verbalAbility to work effectively as part of a teamSelf-motivated with a positive attitude to learningBasic computer literacy and ability to complete maintenance documentationWillingness to undertake relevant training and developmentNVQ Level 2 qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, or a related disciplineBasic knowledge of mechanical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, or workshop equipment
BENEFITS:
£35,960 DOE (including shift allowance)Company funded external qualifications, where relevant for the roleTailored training to help you learn and developCompany pension scheme with 7% employer contributionLife assurance cover 3.5 x salaryEmployee Assistance ProgrammeDiscounted gym membership – up to 25% off across 4,000 UK gymsFuel Card – save 2-3p per litre on across 3,500 UK fuel stations including BP, Esso and ShellVarious employee recognition schemes
ABOUT PROGRESS RAIL:
Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance-of-Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.
Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.
PROGRESS RAIL VALUES:
Safety – Care, Learn, PreventIntegrity – Do the Right ThingTeamwork – Win TogetherExcellence – Be the BestCommitment – Own the Outcome
EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES:
Progress Rail is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. We value and embrace diversity of thought, background and unique experiences and we pride ourselves on being an inclusive workforce and culture.
HOW TO APPLY:
To be considered for this role, please click on the link provided. If you would like any further information about this vacancy before applying, please feel free to contact Taher Rahman at our Sandiacre site.
We would politely request no agencies please.