Depot-Based Train Systems Technician (Fixed Term)

Cafmobility; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme (up to 10%)

Health care cash plan

Bike2Work scheme

Flexible working policy

Family friendly culture

Volunteer days

Job summary

CAF Rail UK is hiring engineers to diagnose faults across electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on our fleet. You will use diagnostic software and test equipment to identify root causes and implement corrective actions in a depot setting to maintain service reliability.

The role requires an NVQ3 in electrical/mechanical engineering with 3+ years post-apprenticeship experience, shift flexibility including weekends, and a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in electrical/ mechanical engineering (or equivalent) and 3 years post-apprenticeship experience.
• Experience detecting faults and carrying out root cause analysis across multiple systems.
• Able to interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematic diagrams.
• Proficient in using diagnostic software and test/measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and conduct root cause analysis for an advanced fleet across electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Perform corrective actions and repairs on trains in a depot to ensure passenger service availability and reliability.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Root cause analysis

Electrical schematics

Hydraulic & pneumatic systems

Diagnostic software

Shift flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 in electrical/mechanical engineering

Tools

Diagnostic software

Test equipment

Job description

CAF Rail UK is hiring engineers to diagnose faults across electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems on our fleet. You will use diagnostic software and test equipment to identify root causes and implement corrective actions in a depot setting to maintain service reliability.

The role requires an NVQ3 in electrical/mechanical engineering with 3+ years post-apprenticeship experience, shift flexibility including weekends, and a valid driver’s license.