Plant Maintenance Fitter

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Key Information

Job title – Plant Maintenance Fitter

Grade – MF11
Salary- £55,813.00
Location – Plant Services Lillie Bridge depot

Contract Type – Full Time- Permanent- London Underground

Overview of project/role

This role is responsible for the maintenance of static and mobile plant and equipment on both a reactive repair and planned maintenance basis. The post holder will ensure all plant is serviced in line with manufacturer recommendations and Plant Services Working Instructions, working either independently or as part of a wider team.

The successful candidate will attend customer sites to investigate and rectify faults and support customers in the safe use of hire equipment. Flexibility is required, as the role may include night, weekend, and bank holiday working.

Key Accountabilities

• Diagnose faults on a variety of mechanical / electrical plant and equipment.
• Repair, recondition and service all types of mechanical / electrical static and mobile plant and equipment within the workshops or at outlying sites, and pass fit for purpose.
• Manufacture replacement parts as directed.
• Install new static plant and equipment in accordance with design specifications.
• Ensure that all hand and power tools and test equipment are used as instructed and with due regard to safety.
• Drive Company vehicles to and from outlying work sites as may be required and diagnose and repair faults to the required standards of safety, quality and reliability, and advise on the safe and effective operation of hire equipment. This may require working at remote locations without direct supervision.
• Assist other staff as required.
• Complete all paperwork and reports as required.
• Ensure that work areas and all plant and equipment are maintained in a clean, tidy and safe condition.
• Be responsible for the overall quality of the work produced.

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Skills

• IT skill to become fully conversant with systems used within Plant Services Division, including bespoke software packages
• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to prioritise their workload effectively, with capability to work to tight deadlines under pressure.
• Ability to understand and comply with LU and Plant Services Procedures
• The ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing with managers, customers and staff.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of installing and commissioning new plant and equipment.
• Understanding of fabrication and the manufacture of replacement parts.
• Knowledge of hire equipment operations and customer support requirements.
• Understanding of working independently at remote sites and managing work priorities with minimal supervision.
• Knowledge of vehicle and site safety requirements when attending customer locations.

Experience

• Experience of repair and maintenance of mechanical and electrical plant and equipment
• Some knowledge and experience of the plant hire and maintenance industry, preferably within a railway environment
• Strong customer focus and experience of advising customers on most appropriate products and safe use

Application Process

• Please apply using your CV only
• Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience in the advert and cover this in your CV
• PDF format preferred and do not include any photographs or images
• This is a safety critical role so you will need to get clearance from our Occupational Health team before you start.

The closing date for applications is Wednesday 18th November at 11:59PM .We may close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

This is a safety critical role, so you will need to get clearance from our Occupational Health team before you start.

Vetting Process

At Transport for London, safety, trust and fairness sit at the heart of how we recruit. Our Vetting Charter (https://tfl.gov.uk/corporate/careers/our-vetting-process) explains the checks we carry out before you join us, helping ensure we create a safe, inclusive and reliable network for everyone who depends on our services. We simply ask that the information you provide is honest and accurate so we can progress your application smoothly. If something doesn’t match or can’t be verified, we may not be able to move forward with your application, but we’ll always treat you with transparency, respect, and clear communication throughout.

All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory right‑to‑work checks. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their right to work in the UK. At the present time TfL is unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role.

Benefits
In return for your commitment and expertise, you will enjoy excellent benefits and scope to grow. Rewards vary according to the level of role but mostly include the below:

Final salary pension scheme
Free travel for you on the TfL network
Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Ticket for National Rail travel from home or 75% reimbursement on a 28-day flexi ticket
29 days annual leave plus public and bank holidays
TfL is committed to work-life balance, operating a hybrid working approach where business and role requirements allow
Private healthcare discounted scheme (optional)
Tax-efficient cycle-to-work programme
Retail, health, leisure and travel offers
Discounted Eurostar travel

Hybrid working within this role enables a balance of 50 per cent of time split between the office and home over a 4 week period. Hybrid working arrangements can evolve subject to business requirements.

We will make every effort to give you as much notice as possible, however some interviews/assessments could be organised at short notice.