Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Wabtec Corporation is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions and value-added services for freight and transit rail. Drawing on nearly four centuries of collective experience across Wabtec, GE Transportation and Faiveley Transport, the company has unmatched digital expertise, technological innovation, and world-class manufacturing and services, enabling the digital-rail-and-transit ecosystems. Wabtec is focused on performance that drives progress, creating transportation solutions that move and improve the world. Wabtec has approximately 27,000 employees in facilities throughout the world. Visit the company’s new website at: http://www.WabtecCorp.com .

It’s not just about your career… or your job title…it’s about who you are and the impact you are going to make on the world. Do you want to go into uncharted waters…do things that haven’t been done to make yours and someone else's life better? Wabtec has been doing that for decades and we will continue to do so! Through our people, leadership development, services, technology and scale, Wabtec delivers better outcomes for global customers by speaking the language of industry.

Job Purpose

This role will report to the Fuel Shop Team Supervisor. The individual should be familiar with the operation principles of various kinds of diesel engines, fuel system components such as Fuel Pumps and Injectors.

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

• Ensure activities and associated actions and measures taken do not endanger but assist with the upkeep and maintaining the company’s ISO (9001, 14001 and 45001) standards and certification

• Document all work activities and Total Performance Maintenance.

• Troubleshoot Fuel System issues related to engine testing.

• Install and repair fuel systems and parts of systems.

• Inspect fuel systems.

• Audit test equipment used for Fuel Pump/Injector testing.

• Perform routine or preventive maintenance on fuel Pump/Injector test equipment.

• Report results of Fuel Pump & Injector tests.

• To undertake training as and when required.

• To mentor trainees / apprentices when applicable.

• To comply with Company and statutory Quality, Health & Safety, Environmental and HR policies and procedures.

• To work to, and support, all relevant 5S activities.

• Adhere to a line managers’ written or verbal reasonable instruction.

• Maintain a good level of attendance at work.

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

Key Working Relationships

Internal

• All functions/departments and businesses at LH and sister companies.

Job Requirements

• Normal basic working hours are 44 hours per week.

• Based at Barton, Burton Upon Trent

Person Specification

Background & Experience:

• The ability to work within a changing environment with deadlines and short lead times.

• Good knowledge of fuel system components, calibration, phasing of different types of fuel pumps, conducting bench tests and preparing reports

• Take on any other reasonable responsibilities or tasks that are within the employee's skills and abilities

• To be able to contribute to the Team’s performance

• To have a friendly approach when working with others

• The ability to work on own initiative

Qualifications/Education Required:

• Recognised Mechanical Engineering apprenticeship or equivalent NVQ Level 3.

• Previous experience in rail or automotive industry

Key Skills, Competencies and Personal Attributes:

• Self-motivated team player with a positive can-do attitude.

• Organised & structured.

• Must be reliable and punctual.

• Must possess good vision and be able to identify different colors.

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

Wabtec Corporation is committed to taking on the world’s toughest challenges. In order to fulfill that commitment we rely on a culture of leadership, diversity and inclusiveness. We aim to employ the world’s brightest minds to help us create a limitless source of ideas and opportunities. We believe in hiring talented people of varied backgrounds, experiences and styles…people like you! Wabtec Corporation is committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or expression, or protected Veteran status. If you have a disability or special need that requires accommodation, please let us know.