Maintenance MB3 Team Leader

TN United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 43,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the rail industry is seeking a Maintenance Technician for their Wimbledon Traincare Depot. The role involves supervising a team, performing maintenance and repairs on traction units, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. The position offers competitive pay and various benefits, including free travel on services. Join a team dedicated to modernizing suburban travel with new technology and trains.

Benefits

Free duty and leisure travel on SWR services

Free leisure travel for spouse/partner and dependants

75% discount on many other train operating companies

Excellent pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a rail environment, preferably with electric and diesel traction.
• Understanding of safety legislation and quality procedures.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor assistants and contractors.
• Undertake routine fault finding and repairs on vehicles/components.
• Complete environmental examinations and submit reports.

Skills

Communication

Data Analysis

Education

Electrical/Mechanical Engineering Qualifications

Tools

Forklift License

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The holder of this post is responsible for servicing, maintenance, repair and overhaul of traction units, components and equipment in accordance with specifications. The holder will adhere to depot protection, safety, quality and environmental procedures, rules and regulations in force.

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Supervise and mentor assistants, contractors and apprentices and provide on-the-job training where required.
• Undertake routine fault finding on vehicles/components to identify faults/solutions and affect repairs.
• Undertake routine electrical and mechanical maintenance of components and systems in accordance with the relevant maintenance schedule.
• Complete environmental examinations against detailed specifications, detailing any issues found.
• Submit maintenance reports as required using appropriate paperwork/IT systems.
• Attend track calls and carry out repairs where appropriate.
• Undertake additional tasks/training as specified.
• Undertake work arising following failure or from maintenance procedures to ensure maximum vehicle availability.
• Carry out repairs or additional work arising from the examination (mechanical, electrical or vehicle building).
• Drive road vehicles as required and operate forklift trucks within depot confines.
• Prepare units for service ensuring a clean and presentable environment.
• Obtain, use, care for, and return all tools and equipment used.
• Work effectively as part of a team, taking the lead when required.

As a minimum, you will need to have:

• Appropriate electrical/mechanical engineering qualifications (essential)
• Good written and oral communication skills.
• Report writing, numeric and IT skills.
• Understanding of safety legislation and quality procedures.
• Proven experience of working in a rail environment, preferably with electric and diesel traction, or a related industry.
• Ability to analyse and interrogate data.
• Road vehicle/forklift licences highly desirable.

About the location:

Wimbledon Traincare Depot is a short walk from Wimbledon Park station and recently welcomed its first Class 701 train, marking a significant milestone in the £1bn transformation of suburban travel. Our current fleet operating on the suburban network (Class 455, 456, 458 and 707 trains) will be replaced over a 2-year period with 90 brand new 701's. Drivers, maintenance, and other depot colleagues are currently in training to develop the new skills needed for the next generation of trains that will be fitted with all new modern technology. Wimbledon depot will eventually become the new maintenance home for the entire Class 701 fleet.

Working pattern:

Working on average 37 hours per week over an average of 3.5 days.

4 on 4 off days and nights 0700 - 1900, 1900 - 0700

The Reward:

The MB3 Maintenance position offers a salary of £43,840 per annum plus a team leader allowance of £3,538 and a regional allowance of £2,439 per annum. With enhancements and a team leader allowance, this position may offer your overall pay to be approximately £57,000 per annum. Further details regarding remuneration will be discussed at interview.

We also offer 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 dependant)
• 75% discount on many other train operating companies
• Full training and support with development
• Large range of exclusive retail offers
• Excellent pension scheme