Engine Builder

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Job Purpose

This role would involve the refurbishment of engines and similar equipment used in the rail, marine and industrial sectors.

Key Responsibilities & Activities

• Responsible for ensuring your own health and safety and that of others and promoting a positive health and safety culture within the workplace
• Ensure all Health and safety obligations are met, and company policies are adhered to
• Report any safety concerns, hazard observations, accidents and incidents by the end of that shift to allow full investigation and prevent re-occurrence
• To be able to strip and re-build all the mechanical components of an engine, as per the work instruction.
• To be able to work to OEM manuals.
• To read and interpret assembly specifications and manuals, to plan assembly and build operations.
• The ability to verify conformance of parts to stock lists, using measuring instruments such as calipers, gauges, and micrometers.
• To liaise with other business units to get the task completed.
• The ability to adhere to strict deadlines.
• To accurately complete documentation to the Company’s standards
• To ensure that waste is disposed of in the correct manner.
• To mentor trainees / apprentices when applicable.
• To report any near misses.
• To comply with Company and statutory Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental and HR policies and procedures.
• To report any failures / faults identified.

This is not an exhaustive list.  You may also be required to carry out any other duties as required by the business that you are qualified/trained in that meet the scope, spirit and purpose of this role

Job Requirements

• Normal basic working hours are 40 hours per week.
• Based at Barton, Burton Upon Trent

Person Specification

Background & Experience:

• To be able to work within a changing environment, working to deadlines and short lead times.
• The ability to work as part of team.
• To take on any other reasonable responsibilities or tasks that are within the employee's skills and abilities.

Qualifications/Education Required:

• Minimum NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds in motor repairs or equivalent
• Relevant experience in rail or automotive industry
• Excellent planning and organisational skills
• Ability to work on own initiative
• Attention to detail and commitment to quality standards
• Diesel experience essential
• 5 years engine building experience required

Key Skills, Competencies and Personal Attributes:

Ability to demonstrate Wabtec values at all times:

• People First - We care about relationships. Whether it’s for each other or our customers, we do the right thing. People, and their safety, top our list.
• Expand the Possible - We look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. We are lifelong learners. We are obsessed with making things better to drive exceptional results.
• Embrace Diversity - We celebrate a variety of experiences, expertise, and backgrounds, and aspire to create a place where we all belong.
• One Wabtec - We are one global community that works together to achieve our shared mission. Wherever we go, we go there together.

Physical Demands of Role:

• Ability to work in a physically busy ever-changing demanding role
• Manual Handling – Heavy Loads
• Vibrating plant/tools/ equipment

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