High Level Technician

Alstom; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life insurance

Medical benefits

25 days annual leave

Salary sacrifice vehicle

Job summary

Alstom in London is seeking a Fleet Maintenance Engineer to maintain the Class 701 Aventra trains in a safety-critical environment. Reporting to the Shift Production Manager, you will supervise maintenance activities, perform fault finding, and carry out repairs to ensure reliability and availability of the fleet.

You will work in a small technical team, optimise maintenance schedules, advise on key systems such as TCMS, HVAC, propulsion, brakes, doors and onboard communications, and produce

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in electrical discipline is required.
• Experience using laptops/diagnostic tools for fault determination.
• Ability to work from maintenance manuals and schematics.
• Proven track record in mechanical or electrical fault finding and repairs.
• Strong troubleshooting and evidence-gathering skills.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding and repair across mechanical and electrical systems on Class 701 trains.
• Supervise maintenance activities and assist with diagnostics.
• Analyse faults and propose immediate and long-term solutions.
• Monitor train reliability and prepare monthly reports.
• Support FRACAS, 8D and PPAP methodologies as needed.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Troubleshooting

Diagnostic tools

Self-motivation

Manuals & schematics

Education

NVQ Level 3 (Electrical)

Tools

Diagnostic laptops/tools

Job description

Could you be our Fleet Maintenance Engineer, assisting in the mechanical and electrical maintenance of the Class 701 fleet in a safety-critical environment? Your future role Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering expertise in support of the Fleet Operator. Reporting to the Shift Production Manager, you will be part of a small technical team dedicated to ensuring the reliability and availability of our Aventra platform trains. You'll assist in supervising maintenance activities, conducting detailed fault finding, and carrying out repair work, all while adhering to the company's processes and safety regulations. Shift patterns will vary as follows: 5 days, 5 off / 4 nights, 5 off / 2 days, 3 nights and 4 off. Day-to-day, you'll be responsible for optimizing maintenance on trains, providing engineering advice on key systems, and diagnosing faults. Your contributions will help ensure the operator meets reliability targets while maintaining compliance with safety standards. We'll also look to you to:

• Provide expertise on train systems engineering for the vehicle and key systems such as the Train Control and Management System (TCMS), Heating, Ventilation, and Air Conditioning (HVAC), propulsion systems, brakes, doors, and on-train communications systems.
• Serve as a point of contact for in-service fault resolution, liaising with Production and control room staff.
• Optimize maintenance schedules and assist with detailed fault finding and diagnostics.
• Propose immediate and long-term solutions for maintenance challenges.
• Monitor warranty issues and collaborate with supplier technical teams.
• Attend to faulty trains in service, conducting component replacements and modifications.
• Support root cause analysis using methodologies like Failure Reporting, Analysis, and Corrective Action System (FRACAS), 8D (a problem-solving methodology), and the Production Part Approval Process (PPAP).
• Ensure the sourcing of correct replacement parts.
• Assist the operator in updating maintenance instructions and liaising with Technical Publications and Central Engineering teams.
• Monitor train reliability and availability performance, issuing monthly reports.
• Conduct remote monitoring of trains using the Orbita system and download data from onboard train data recorders.
• Run diagnostic software for various train systems and conduct necessary system software updates.
• Address obsolescence and mitigate associated risks.
• Provide engineering support for safety-related incidents, including Non-Injury Related Incidents (NIRs), representing the Customer when interfacing with Design Authorities and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs).
• Contribute to Health and Safety initiatives daily and share insights for design improvements based on global fleet experience.
• Produce strong written reports on findings and recommendations.
  We value passion and self-motivation over extensive experience. That's why we don't expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we've listed qualifications and traits that will help you succeed and grow in this role:

Essential

• Minimum qualification required: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in an electrical discipline.
• Experience with laptops and diagnostic tools for fault determination.
• Ability to work from maintenance manuals and schematics.
• Proven experience in mechanical or electrical fault finding and repairs.
• Strong troubleshooting and evidence-gathering skills.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work on your own initiative.

Desirable

• Experience within the rail industry is preferable but not essential.

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, more than 86000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Join us on a life-long transformative journey - the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You'll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our agile working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive benefits (pension, life ins., medical)#
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holidays
• Option to enjoy a brand new electric or hybrid vehicle with our salary sacrifice scheme
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle

You don't need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you'll be proud. If you're up for the challenge, we'd love to hear from you!