Job Description

Thank you for taking an interest in joining our Company. Due to increased business level's, we are looking for a General Assistant to join our expanding Company on a Three (3) Month Fixed Term Contract.

Where will you be working?

Arlington Fleet Services is based at Eastleigh Works in Hampshire on a 46-acre site which includes 14 acres of workshops. We were formed in 2004 by a group of experienced railway engineering professionals and our business is constantly expanding. The Company supplies many rail maintenance and refurbishment services including;

Routine maintenance of a variety of locomotives, coaching and other stock Mobile services which are the most extensive in the UK including re-railing and heavy lifting and wheelset changes on site.

Bogie overhaul.

Heavy repair including collision repairs, re-wiring, interior refurbishment and overhaul

Paint shop.

Rolling stock storage.

Workshop facilities to other customers.

Train stabling and additional related storage.

What is the opportunity?

The ideal candidate will have good interpersonal skills and a good understanding of the importance of excellent service. No relevant experience is required as full onsite training will be provided.

To ensure the work areas are kept in a clean and tidy condition during and at the end of the working day.

To replenish/refill supplies when necessary.

To support the onsite Security office, as and when required.

Compliance with company policies and Health & Safety standards.

To wear the correct safety equipment at all times.

To work in a structured and efficient way throughout the day.

May be some heavy lifting, putting away paint consumable orders

Willing to learn the painting process and application. (Water based and solvent based products.

To assist in preparation of vehicles

To assist in masking up of vehicles.

To carry out any reasonable requests made by management.

Undertake any other similar responsibilities as requested from time to time

Good Attention to detail.

Excellent time keeping & attendance.

Ability to work alone or as a team.

What do you expect from me?

Be Positive and show a "can-do" attitude

Be Team oriented

Be a Coach and mentor others in your team

What's in it for me?

Job Type: Full-time, 3 Month Fixed Term

Salary: 25,397.00 per year

40 hrs per week (Monday-Friday)

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Full Training provided

Overalls, PPE Provided.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.

Please consider these points before applying.

Will have good communication skills

Will be able to use own initiative and develop new ways of working

Will be flexible and self-motivated

Will have the ability to work within a team with a sense of fun

Recruitment Privacy Notice.

If your application is unsuccessful, the organisation will delete your personal data after we have filled the role. The organisation will ask for your consent to keep your data for any future purpose and you are free to withdraw your consent at any time.

Who has access to data?

Your information will be shared internally for the recruitment exercise. This includes members of the HR team, interviewers involved in the recruitment process, managers in the business area with a vacancy.

The organisation will not share your data with third parties unless your application for employment is successful and it makes you an offer of employment. The organisation will then share your data with former employers to obtain references for you.

The organisation will not transfer your data outside the European Economic Area.

Job Types: Full-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 3 months

Pay: From 25,397.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Free parking On-site parking
Experience:

Customer service: 1 year (preferred) Security: 1 year (preferred) Industrial Cleaning: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person

Expected start date: 01/11/2025