Provision of Class 458 Technical labour

The supply of labour only for an improvement program to help increase the class 458/5

reliability and general condition, increasing customers satisfaction. The supply of a

dilapidation program for the class 458/5 to ensure the fleet is returned, as best as possible,

to its original state with minimal defects. Internal records shall be kept, and signature trail of

works completed as well as completing work orders. Staff must have in depth technical

knowledge of both mechanical and electrical systems for the Class 458 Fleet specifically, as

this is a unique fleet of trains maintained and operated by South Western Railway.

As part of this tender, we are looking for the following operatives, to work specifically on our

34 x 5 car Class 458 units, carrying out both ad-hoc repairs and exams, working the shifts as

detailed below.

• Manager to work Mon-Fri (10 Hr Shifts),
• 2 Technicians to work Mon-Fri Days and Sun-Thurs nights alternating shifts (10 hour

Shifts),

• 8 Technicians to work 4 on 4 off days and nights all on separate shifts, (12 Hour Shifts).

SWR to provide: Depot Inductions, Testing & Maintenance Documentation, Any task specific

training, Welfare Facilities, Segregated waste disposal, competency assessments to SWR

standards, Scope of Work, Assist with project management and unit availability (times and

locations), any specialist tooling and test equipment, all materials to be free issued.

Supplier to provide: RAMs (to be approved by SWR before commencement of works), any

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WPP's, local supervision, competency profiles of staff, Technical advice, Drugs and Alcohol

screening in line with SWR policies, Project Management, Experienced, highly qualified

resource conversant specifically with Class 458 units, any PPE & uniform required, relevant

tooling and means of asset protection.

Contract duration is to commence on the 8th January 2023 and finish on 30th September

2023, with a built in possible 3 month extension period to 31st December 2023. Place of

work will be at Wimbledon Traincare Depot, Durnsford Road, Wimbledon. London. SW19

8EG. Possible requirement to work some shifts at Bournemouth, although this is only a

possibility at this stage.