C6 Stores MB2

Who are we?

South Western Railway (SWR) operates over 1,500 services each weekday across the network and employs more than 5,000 people. We provide easy and convenient mobility, connecting people and communities in South West London, southern counties of England, and the Isle of Wight.

Join our team and help us continue to bring people together to get the most out of life.

About the job

The holder of this post is responsible for servicing, maintenance, and repair of rolling stock in accordance with South Western Railway specifications. Plus adherence to depot protection, safety, quality and environmental procedures, rules and regulations in force.

Responsible to the Production Manager, the post provides support for the delivery of the product and completion of relevant documentation.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Work to laid down specification and depot quality systems/ working instructions.
• Complete and check necessary documentation associated with work sheets, unit history etc.
• Ensure materials are available to carry out the necessary tasks and inform the Team Leader/C6 Project Manager of any issues.
• Undertake work in a safe manner and leading by example.
• Impart knowledge from technical staff briefs.
• Obtain, use, care for, and return all test equipment and/or common user/specialist tools.
• Advise Team Leader of any additional work outside of the specification.
• Work to be undertaken to comply with depot quality procedures.

Safety Responsibilities

• Ensure your personal safety and that of others at all times.
• Comply with all safety systems and responsibilities at all times.
• Develop a pro-active approach to safety issues.
• Report any accidents, assaults or near miss occurrences in accordance with local reporting procedures.
• Report any safety irregularities, faults or unusual occurrences in the prescribed manner.
• Ensure all relevant PPE for tasks/activities is worn at all times and in accordance with local safety instructions / risk assessments.
• Participate in all staff briefings to ensure you are informed of all relevant information.
• Examine all safety procedures, notices, publications and instructions.

Environmental Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ISO 14001:2004 Environmental Management System.
• Ensure staff dispose of waste in accordance with local instructions.
• Ensure staff handle and dispose of bio-waste and sharps in accordance with local instructions.
• Ensure all spillages of oil / chemical are cleaned up in accordance with local instructions.
• Report any environmental incidents to SQ&E Department.
• Examine all environmental procedures, notices, publications and instructions.

Quality Responsibilities

• Ensure compliance with ISO 9001:2000 Quality Management System.
• Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out in accordance with local quality procedures.
• Maintain all documents and records in accordance with relevant quality procedures.
• Examine all quality procedures, notices, publications and instructions.

Additional Activities

• Additional tasks as specified by Depot Manager.
• Principle accountabilities may differ from depot to depot and you will be required to sign the job description acknowledgement sheet.

You will need to have:

• Good Mechanical Background.
• Good communication skills.

Working pattern

Typical shifts include: 07.30 - 18.30 / 07.00 - 15.00 / 20.00 - 06.00

The Reward

In return we offer a competitive salary and a variety of valuable benefits, including:

• Free duty and leisure travel on SWR services for employees
• Free leisure travel for spouse/partner and dependants (criteria dependent)
• 75% discount on many other train operating companies
• Full training and support with development
• Excellent pension scheme

We all belong at SWR. Our vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all colleagues, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.

We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.

We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.

If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition, for example, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please follow the links below.  We encourage you to share any additional needs you may require so we can provide a fair and equal process for all who apply.

https://exceptionalindividuals.com/neurodiversity/

https://www.healthassured.org/blog/neurodiversity/