Higher Level Technician

ALSTOM Gruppe; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Contributed healthcare

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Alstom in Milton Keynes is seeking a Higher Level Technician to ensure maintenance and operation of the Aventra Class 730 fleet, meeting contractual requirements and following VMI/VMP procedures. You will diagnose faults, conduct on-train testing, provide technical support to depots, and produce fault reports with strong emphasis on safety and collaboration with Outstation and ISST roles.

The role offers a competitive package, 25 days leave, healthcare, pension and a dynamic, international work

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferable
• GNVQ Level 3 in Electrical based industry (Rail, Aerospace, Military) required -or equivalent
• Previous Experience in rolling stock
• Proven experience in health and safety
• Good IT skills in Microsoft Offices.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customer and colleagues
• Fault finding and fault rectification
• Undertake in-depth fault analysis and system preventative interventions
• Liaise with and provide support to Outstation and ISST roles
• Provide scope of work instructions
• Provide technical support to the depot teams in fault finding
• Undertake campaigns for fleet software updates
• Proficient in fault analysis tools (Fleet Monitor, OTDR, System fault log analysis)
• Follow Vehicle Maintenance Instructions (VMI) and Vehicle Maintenance Procedures (VMP)
• Facilitate off site working around the network
• Provide on train technical support
• Support customer operational requirements
• Detailed fault reporting and recording on web and App based systems
• Modify maintained products to improve reliability and reduce costs
• Assist with skills development within depots and train care points
• Arrange and undertake test runs for fault resolution
• Functionally test train borne systems with diagnostics
• Review and rectify test specifications
• Assist in validation of maintenance documentation and instructions
• Assist in validation of Maintenance Schedule amendments

Skills

Fault finding

Fault rectification

System fault analysis

Technical support

Communication

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

GNVQ Level 3 in Electrical industry

Tools

Fleet Monitor

OTDR

fault log analysis

Job description

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Higher Level Technician

Date: 22 Sept 2026

Location: Milton Keynes, MIK, GB

Company: Alstom

Apply by: 6th October

Salary + Benefits: CIRCA £60,000

Your future role

Higher Technicians are to ensure Alstom meet our contractual requirements for the maintenance and operational running of the new Aventra Class 730 Fleet.

Working to Vehicle Maintenance Instruction (VMI) /Vehicle Maintenance Procedure (VMP) and test procedures ensuring that all train systems work to specifications. Investigating problems and diagnosing potential train faults. Provide on train technical support and in-depth fault analysis and rectification, perform static functional testing and provide train test reports.

We’ll look to you for:

• Communicate with customer and colleagues
• Fault finding and fault rectification
• Undertake in-depth fault analysis and system preventative interventions
• Liaise with and provide support to Outstation and ISST roles
• Provide scope of work instructions
• Provide technical support to the depot teams in the provision of fault finding expertise and assistance with train repair activities.
• Undertake campaigns for fleet software updates
• Proficient in fault analysis tools (Fleet Monitor, OTDR, System fault log analysis)
• Follow and implement tasks in accordance with Vehicle Maintenance Instructions (VMI’s) and Vehicle Maintenance Procedures (VMP’s)
• Facilitate off site working, working around the network covered by the customer.
• Provide on train technical support
• Support customer operational requirements
• Detailed fault reporting and recording on web based and App based systems
• Detects, defines and implements the modifications of the maintained products to improve the reliability and serviceability, in order to reduce project costs and improve the performances of the systems.
• Proposes innovative solutions and develops and implements
• Assist with skills development within depots and train care points.
• Arrange and undertake test runs to assist in fault finding and resolution of faults, in particular the closeout of repeat failures.
• Functionally test train borne systems with minimal supervision using a variety of techniques and methods, including the use of computer based diagnostics systems.
• Review and rectify test specifications and documentation for functional tests.
• Assist with the validation of documentation issued in support of maintenance and repair activities, special checks, modifications and experiments.
• Assist in the validation of Maintenance Schedule amendments and other technical instructions.
• Assists with the validation of locally produced technical instructions.
• Provide technical support in connection with special checks and experiments.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferable or equivalent
• GNVQ Level 3 in Electrical based industry (Rail, Aerospace, Military) required -or equivalent
• Previous Experience in rolling stock
• Proven experience in health and safety
• Good IT skills in Microsoft Offices.

Things you’ll enjoy

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
• 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 social coverage (life, medical, pension)

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!

What we offer

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.