Electrical Technician

TXM Recruit; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 58,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail engineering organization based in Liverpool is hiring an Electrical Technician to work on advanced Rolling Stock. The role requires fault-finding, diagnostic skills, and a recognized engineering apprenticeship. Offering a salary of £58,070, with potential for growth, this position includes numerous benefits such as 36 days of holiday, pension contributions, and a commitment to inclusivity and employee development. Join us in enhancing the future of rail transport.

Benefits

36 days holiday

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Maternity leave with full pay

Paternity leave with full pay

Health plan membership

Cycling to Work Scheme

Annual pay review

Long service awards

Company sick pay

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Minimum Level 3 City & Guilds or BTEC in Electrical, Mechanical, or Electronic fields.
• Experience in maintenance engineering.
• Proficiency in conducting electrical fault-finding.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced fault-finding and identify repairs.
• Support condition monitoring on modern locomotives.
• Collaborate with engineers to resolve technical issues.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Electrical diagnostic skills

Ability to read schematics

Collaborative problem-solving

Education

Recognised engineering apprenticeship (Level 3, City & Guilds/BTEC)

Job description

Electrical Technician Rolling Stock / System Technician

Location: Liverpool

Salary: £58,070 (including shift allowances), rising to £61,699 upon competency completion

Hours: 35 hours per week, shift-based (including nights and weekends on a 24/7 rota)

Are you an electrical technician with fault‑finding and diagnostic skills? Whether you’re looking for your first role in the rail industry or are already working in Rolling Stock and seeking a new opportunity.

We’re hiring Electrical Technicians, working on state‑of‑the‑art Rolling Stock. You’ll play a key role in ensuring reliability, safety and performance as part of one of the UK’s leading rail engineering organisations.

We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those currently working in the RAF, REME, Avionics, FMCG, Offshore, Brewing, Mining, Navy, Army and other equipment‑focused industries. If you have transferable electrical diagnostic skills, we’re interested in you.

Responsibilities

• Conducting advanced fault‑finding and identifying repairs
• Supporting condition monitoring and manually monitored systems on modern locomotives
• Collaborating with performance engineers and production teams to resolve technical issues
• Acting as a systems specialist (training and support provided)
• Performing system tests and precise measurements on electrical, electronic, software and mechanical systems

What we’re looking for

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship (minimum Level 3, City & Guilds / BTEC) with Electrical, Mechanical or electronic bias
• Experienced in maintenance engineering
• Electrical and diagnostic skills, including the ability to read schematics and lead fault investigations
• Confidence in solving technical problems and collaborating across teams

Applicants will be required to pass an electrical fault‑finding assessment as part of the recruitment process.

The client is committed to creating an inclusive and supportive workplace. Whether you’re returning to work, transitioning between industries or looking for long‑term development in rail, the client provides a welcoming environment with ongoing training and progression opportunities.

Whats on offer

• £58,070 (including shift allowance), rising to £61,699 upon competency completion
• 36 days holiday
• Defined Contribution pension scheme. Auto‑enrolment at a 4% matched contribution rate with the option to increase up to 10%
• Maternity is 26 weeks full pay followed by 26 weeks half pay
• Paternity is 2 weeks full pay
• Company paid membership in the cashback health plan
• Cycling to Work Scheme
• A workplace that celebrates diversity and empowers all employees
• Access to a physiotherapy service
• Annual pay review
• Long service awards
• Company sick pay
• Employee Assistance Programme

The Employer is a Silver Member of the Women in Rail and Armed Forces Covenant and a member of the Age‑Friendly Employer Pledge – Proudly supporting those who serve and shaping the future of rail.

Please note: As required within the rail industry. Successful candidates must pass a pre‑employment medical and drug & Alcohol test.