Electrical Technicians

Ford & Stanley Talentwise; Crewe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

FORD & STANLEY are recruiting Electrical Technicians for their Crewe depot to join a rolling stock maintenance operation. You will perform electrical maintenance, fault-finding and diagnostics on rolling stock vehicles, ensuring work is completed safely and to quality standards.

Reporting to the Team Leader, duties include reading diagrams, maintenance/testing, recording documentation, and supporting safety and environmental standards while maintaining high housekeeping.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering or related engineering discipline.
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic experience.
• Experience carrying out maintenance, testing and repair activities in a heavy engineering environment.
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance on rolling stock vehicles.
• Perform fault-finding, diagnosis and repair of electrical systems.
• Carry out planned and corrective maintenance activities.
• Read and interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and drawings.
• Maintain maintenance records and documentation accurately.
• Ensure compliance with safety, quality and environmental standards.

Skills

Fault finding

Electrical maintenance

Reading diagrams

Problem-solving

Education

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Title: Electrical Technician x 3

Location: Crewe

Hourly Rate: £27.44 per hour umbrella

Contract: Permanent | Days | Monday-Friday

The Opportunity

FORD & STANLEY are pleased to be working with our client to recruit experienced Electrical Technicians based at their Crewe depot.

This is an excellent opportunity for electrically biased engineers looking to join a well-established rolling stock maintenance operation, offering a stable Monday-Friday working pattern, excellent benefits, ongoing training and long-term career development opportunities.

The Role

Reporting to the Team Leader, you will be responsible for carrying out electrical maintenance activities on rolling stock vehicles, ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.

• Electrical fault-finding, diagnosis and repair of rolling stock systems
• Planned and corrective maintenance activities
• Electrical inspections, testing and commissioning
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings
• Supporting fleet reliability and availability targets
• Completing maintenance records and documentation accurately
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant safety, quality and environmental standards
• Participating in technical, operational and safety briefings
• Operating rail vehicles within depot limits where required
• Maintaining high housekeeping standards throughout the depot
• Supporting wider maintenance activities as directed by management

About You

To be considered for this opportunity, you will ideally possess:

Essential

• Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electrotechnical Engineering or a related engineering discipline
• Strong electrical fault-finding and diagnostic experience
• Experience carrying out maintenance, testing and repair activities within a heavy engineering environment
• Ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and safe isolation procedures
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to identify root causes and implement effective solutions

Desirable

• Previous rolling stock maintenance experience
• Experience within rail, manufacturing, heavy industrial, automotive, aerospace, defence or similar engineering environments
• Knowledge of depot operations and maintenance procedures
• Experience working on safety-critical equipment and systems

Candidate Backgrounds Considered

• Rolling Stock
• Rail Depots
• Manufacturing
• Heavy Engineering
• Aerospace
• Defence / Armed Forces
• Industrial Maintenance
• Power Generation
• Plant and Machinery Maintenance

If you are a qualified Electrical Technician looking for a stable, long-term opportunity within a highly regulated engineering environment, we would be delighted to hear from you.