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Birmingham Central Garage
Liverpool Street, Bordesley, B9 4DS

Mechanical Engineer

Salary: £17.10 per hour
Working Pattern: Full Time
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing Date: Tue 31 Dec 2024 - 11:00 pm
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Mechanical Engineer

We have an exciting new opportunity to join the Service Support Engineering Team as a Service Support Mechanical Engineer.

 

As an experienced Fabricator and Machinist you will reproduce items or parts to a pattern or from a drawing to assist with the repair of company vehicles. This may also include non bus items such as; lifting frames, tools and Drifts.

 

Keeping a safe environment with good housekeeping, you will safely operate various power tools, hand tools and welding equipment. Calibrating, maintaining and completing pre use checks as required.

 

You will be required to keep up to date patterns, records and logs. You will attend training sessions and assist in company training sessions, to ensure everyone in the team has the correct knowledge and skill base

 

What you will need…

  • NVQ level 3 or equivalent relevant experience in the mechanical engineering, Fabrication 
  • Proven experience working with and operating industrial equipment such as :- Center Lathe, Radial Drill, Milling Machine, Band Saws, along with other common machine shop equipment.
  • Knowledge of automotive engineering and PCV industry (preferred)
  • Valid Full UK driving licence 

What we offer in return for your hard work and commitment…

  • A company pension
  • Life assurance
  • Free Bus & Coach travel for yourself
  • Complimentary coach travel for a nominated Person or complimentary bus travel for a Spouse or Partner
  • 50% discount for friends and family on full fares on our coach services
  • Exclusive benefits and savings from thousands of the UK's largest retailers and service providers
  • Access to our award-winning Health Buzz; providing free and accessible health checks
  • Access to our Employee Assistance Programme which includes free counselling and further support to aid your health and wellbeing
  • Private online GP service
  • An opportunity to take part in our Cycle2Work scheme
  • A warm invite to join the National Express Sports and Social Club
  • We are passionate about supporting and developing our Engineering team, and providing opportunities for career progression

National Express is committed to creating an inclusive workplace that reflects the diverse communities we serve and we positively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. 

We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and should you require any adjustments at any stage of the recruitment process please let us know.

Things to Note...

At National Express, we are really proud of our health and safety record and as a result, we operate a Drugs and Alcohol Policy which is applicable to all employees.

 

As part of your initial assessment, we will complete Drug and Alcohol testing and you may be subject to random tests during your employment.

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Mechanical Engineer
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