Semi Skilled

SPT is currently delivering a £300m Subway Modernisation Programme to improve the customer experience and secure this iconic public asset for future generations. As work on Subway Modernisation continues at pace this year, we will be strengthening our Subway Maintenance team to ensure that we have the right blend of skills and experience to deliver great customer service for years to come.

As well as an excellent remuneration package, giving potential earnings of £28K to £31K gross inclusive of shift allowances, SPT offers a great career average pension scheme, free Subway travel and subsidised rail travel to and from work.

About the Role

As a member of the Maintenance team, you will carry out low level preventive maintenance and inspections on a variety of mechanical and electrical equipment including pumps, compressors, motors, points and buildings. In addition, you will carry out repairs to pipework, drains and track fixtures within competency. You will operate a variety of plant and equipment including cranes, forklift, track mobile, locos, train sets, wash plant and company road vehicles.

Further details of the role and key responsibilities are set out in the job description.

Please note, this position falls into the high-risk category under the Alcohol and Drugs policy and therefore is subject to random & for-cause testing procedures.

Contractual hours will be Monday to Friday working an average of 38 hours a week on a rotating shift cycle including early shifts starting at 7am and back shifts finishing at 10pm. You will be based at Govan, Glasgow.

About You

SPT is now seeking to recruit a Semi-Skilled worker. The successful candidate will have experience of working in a maintenance environment, preferably in the Railway/Public Transport industry. Experience of working in a highly safety critical maintenance environment is desirable, with the ability to demonstrate high levels of concentration and vigilance. You must have good verbal and written skills with the confidence to work without immediate supervision and have a current, clean driving licence.

As part of the selection process, shortlisted candidates will be invited to complete an online technical assessment. Candidates meeting the agreed standard will then be invited to attend an interview and will subsequently need to pass a Safety Critical Medical examination.

What we can offer……

Working at SPT comes with many benefits you can look forward to:

• 33 Days Annual and Public Holiday Entitlement then 40 Days after 5 years’ service (pro rata to Shift Pattern and calculated in Hours)
• Membership of the Local Government Pension Scheme – SPT contribute 19.3% of your annualised pay
• Group Life Assurance Cover
• Commitment to your ongoing learning and development
• Employee Travel Pass Scheme – a Subway Smartcard to travel on the Glasgow Subway for free
• Discounted Season Rail Tickets – maximum of £300 towards the cost of an annual rail ticket

How to Apply

To apply, please select the ‘apply now’ button to complete an online application form.

Closing date for applications will be Wednesday 10th May 2023 at midnight.

SPT is an Equal Opportunities company welcoming application from a diverse background. If you’ve got the right skills for the job we want to hear from you. SPT encourage applications from the right candidates regardless of age, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, belief or race.

For applicants with special requirements, or if you have any questions please email quoting the above reference.

Previous applicants need not apply.