Light Rail Maintenance Technician: Electrical & Mechanical

Caf Rail Uk Limited; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

CAF Rail UK Limited in Edinburgh is seeking a technician to join our Light Rail workshop. You will work as part of a supportive team, applying engineering skills to maintain rolling stock vehicles and support ongoing reliability.

The role includes routine maintenance, fault finding, overhauls and repairs across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, with training alongside experienced technicians.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering.
• Post apprenticeship experience.
• Valid Driver’s Licence.
• Available for shift work (flexible working is considered).

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance on rolling stock vehicles in our workshop facility at Gogar.
• Perform routine maintenance, basic fault finding, overhauls and repairs.
• Work on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Enter training through the Light Rail maintenance programme with hands-on sessions and theory.

Skills

Post apprenticeship experience

Valid Driver’s Licence

Available for shift work

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Engineering

Job description

CAF Rail UK Limited in Edinburgh is seeking a technician to join our Light Rail workshop. You will work as part of a supportive team, applying engineering skills to maintain rolling stock vehicles and support ongoing reliability.

The role includes routine maintenance, fault finding, overhauls and repairs across electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems, with training alongside experienced technicians.