Electric Train Maintenance Technician

Northern; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free Travel

Generous Pension Scheme

Enhanced Family Benefits

Cycle to Work Scheme

Discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Training and Career Development

Recognition

Job summary

Northern's Engineering team at Allerton TrainCare Centre in Liverpool is seeking hands-on engineers to service, repair and overhaul electric traction and rolling stock, ensuring safety and reliability for thousands of daily journeys.

You will diagnose faults with specialist software, follow procedures, mentor apprentices, and participate in ongoing training as part of a supportive rail environment that values safety, teamwork and career development.

Qualifications

• A Level 3 NVQ or recognised apprenticeship in Engineering.
• Solid mechanical and electrical knowledge, including reading schematics covering electrical, air and hydraulic systems.
• Experience using diagnostic software and carrying out fault finding and root cause analysis.
• Confidence operating mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Knowledge of railway operating procedures and certification in Rules and Regulations, or the willingness to be trained.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, repair and overhaul electric traction and rolling stock to the required standards.
• Use diagnostic software to fault find, problem solve and carry out root cause analysis.
• Support preventative maintenance to stop repeat faults before they happen.
• Operate and maintain depot equipment safely.
• Follow engineering procedures and safety regulations at all times.
• Carry out and document safety checks and remedial work.
• Maintain a clean, safe working environment.
• Respond to track calls and operational requests as needed.
• Liaise with supervisors to prioritise workloads.
• Manage tools, materials and equipment responsibly.
• Support and mentor apprentices and new starters.
• Take part in ongoing training to keep your skills sharp and up to date.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Reading schematics

Fault finding

Root cause analysis

Diagnostic software

Education

A Level 3 NVQ or recognised apprenticeship in Engineering

Job description

Northern's Engineering team at Allerton TrainCare Centre in Liverpool is seeking hands-on engineers to service, repair and overhaul electric traction and rolling stock, ensuring safety and reliability for thousands of daily journeys.

You will diagnose faults with specialist software, follow procedures, mentor apprentices, and participate in ongoing training as part of a supportive rail environment that values safety, teamwork and career development.