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Here at TXM we have a requirement for a team of Electrical technicians working in Craigentinny train depot in Scotland.
A new opportunity has opened for several Electrical and Mechanical Technicians for one of the largest Global train Manufacturers. 
We are looking for individuals from a rolling stock, REME and Aircraft (Avionics) background who hold advanced experience within the field of Mechanical or Electrical and Electronics.

Location: Edinburgh, Craigentinny Train Depot.
Contract: 6 months.
Pay: £27.19 hourly (Inside ir35) Would need to go Umbrella or PAYE.
Hours: 40 - 50 hours. (Overtime is paid at the higher rate of £37.78)
Qualification: Level 3 minimum
Start: ASAP 

Electrical duties may include the following:
• Underframe/IP connector checks – checking the wires are connected correctly
• Door interlock switch protection plates (protects it being damaged)
• Header panel pin change – not the correct pins put in
• Wi-Fi change out – includes fitting and drilling antennas, aerials, data cables and the Wi-Fi hub
• Carrying out work recording via both paperwork and computer (SAP)
• Fitting and re-fitting electrical components
• Uploading and downloading software data
• Electrical pinning and de-pinning
• Detailed electrical wiring
• Crimping
• Follow schematics
• Basic fault finding and fluke meter tests
• Implementation of modifications IAW Mod instructions
• Checking of defect reporting systems designed to advise known safety defects or restrictions applicable to the movement of the Train.
• Checking the presence of external equipment and systems connected to the vehicle, or in the path of the vehicle.
• Removing, replacing and fault finding of Rolling Stock components
• Checking the safe condition of passenger and train crew accommodation, for example lighting, heating etc.
• Door systems checks
• Checking Oil levels / Oil Change
• Checking Water levels
• Using a Laptop to run a diagnostics check
• Carry out basic Heating & Ventilation modifications
• Carry out basic seating modifications / Grab rail modifications
• Checking Driver seats / Wiper motors/ Couplers/ Actuators
• Working from detailed schematic drawings
• Test Continuity using Fluke / Multi-Meter
• Exhaust modification (to reduce emissions)

If you are interested please respond with an up to date cv or contact Kenny McEvoy from TXM Recruit

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