Electrical Technician

Ford & Stanley Recruitment; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency in Eastleigh is looking for an experienced Electrical Technician. In this permanent role, you will diagnose issues on trains and perform maintenance across components. Ideal candidates will have strong fault-finding skills and experience with rolling stock. Competitive salary starting at £49,276.50, increasing to £50,758.50 within ~6 months.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to diagnose and repair faults on trains.
• Experience with PLCs or similar technical environments.
• Ability to work with diagnostic systems and interpret schematics.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair faults using schematics and technical data.
• Perform hands-on maintenance across electrical and mechanical components.
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure smooth communication.

Skills

Strong fault-finding skills

Data analysis skills

Experience with rolling stock

Education

Level 3 qualification preferred

Job description

Overview

Electrically Biased Corrective Technicians Required. Are you a hands-on Electrical Technician with a sharp eye for fault finding? This is your chance to be part of a high-impact project supporting the Mark 5 fleet in Eastleigh and to grow into a long-term career.

Type: Permanent | Full-Time | Shift Work

What You'll Be Doing

• Diagnosing and repairing faults on trains using schematics, technical data, and systems like Lead Mind.
• Performing hands-on maintenance across electrical and mechanical components.
• Supporting driver training by riding on trains and resolving in-service issues.
• Producing clear internal reports to support ongoing maintenance and technical documentation.
• Collaborating with engineering and management teams to ensure smooth communication and alignment.

What You'll Need

• Strong fault-finding and data analysis skills.
• Experience with rolling stock, PLCs, or similar technical environments.
• Ability to work with diagnostic systems and interpret schematics.
• Level 3 qualification preferred (Level 2 considered with relevant experience).
• Salary: £49,276.50 (rising to £50,758.50 after ~6 months upon competency).

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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