Maintenance Engineer (CAF UK Overhaul Facility, Manchester)

CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles); Manchester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to join their dynamic team in Manchester. This role is crucial for ensuring the reliability and performance of equipment in the overhaul process. The ideal candidate will have a Level 6 Engineering Degree and experience in maintenance engineering, particularly within the railway sector. You'll collaborate with various teams, lead maintenance planning, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives. With a commitment to innovation and safety, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a supportive and forward-thinking environment.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Excellent pension scheme

Health care cash plan

Bike2Work scheme

Flexible working policies

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance engineering, especially in the railway industry.
• Proven experience in planning and organising tasks.

Responsibilities

• Support maintenance-related aspects of the CAF UK Overhaul Facility.
• Manage and optimise maintenance activities and improve system reliability.

Skills

Maintenance Engineering

Planning and Organising

Technical Procedure Writing

Root Cause Analysis

Total Productive Maintenance

PC Literacy

Education

Level 6 Engineering Degree

HNC/D in Engineering

Tools

5W2H

5 Whys

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About CAF

Innovation is in our DNA - we thrive on pushing boundaries and adapting to new challenges with a flexible approach. Proud to be a global leader, our fast-paced growth provides exciting opportunities for our team and the community.

Committed to maintaining trains and trams, our mission is to enhance vehicle safety and reliability. Our ultimate goal is to deliver a comfortable, dependable, and sustainable commuting experience for all passengers.

Based out of multiple locations across the UK, our 24/7 operation means we’re always on hand to deliver reliable technical support. Utilising the latest digital technology, we strive to enhance dependability, helping people to get to where they need to be!

We wouldn’t be where we are without our people. Working together as a team, we strive to achieve great things while supporting each other to thrive along the way. We’re going places, so apply today and become part of our exciting journey.

What can you expect from CAF?

• Positive Work Environment: You will work in a positive environment, based on mutual respect and team spirit.
• Professional Development: Our projects are often measured in years, sometimes decades, giving you and the organisation a future.
• Learning and Autonomy: We will encourage you to work autonomously, being able to propose and decide 'what' and 'how'.
• Security and Reliability: CAF has been working for over 100 years on a path that stretches into the future, giving you the security you need.
• Cutting-edge technology: You will work with the latest technologies, facing the challenge of devising innovative approaches and solutions every day.

Role Overview

The Maintenance Engineer supports all maintenance-related aspects of the CAF UK Overhaul Facility, ensuring the availability, reliability, and performance of the equipment and systems involved in the overhaul process of bogies, wheelsets, gearboxes, HVAC, and powerpacks. Reporting to the Engineering Manager, the role is key to achieving safety, maintenance, and performance targets.

During the setup phase, the role involves supporting facility layout, equipment specification, writing procedures and BOMs, and coordinating initial training. Post-launch, the focus shifts to managing and optimising maintenance activities, reviewing documentation, improving system reliability, and supporting production.

The candidate will work alongside the technical team, collaborating daily with Production and Materials teams, and will be expected to lead maintenance planning, carry out root cause analysis, manage the technical library, and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Candidate Profile

To succeed in this role you will need:

• Level 6 Engineering Degree or higher. Exceptionally HNC/D (level 4/5) in Engineering with strong and relevant experience may also be considered.
• Experience in a maintenance engineering role is required, especially in the railway industry working with heavy equipment such as horizontal lathes, wheelset presses, welding, sandblasting, overhead cranes, among others.
• Proven experience in planning and organising tasks.
• Experience analysing and writing technical procedures.
• Proven experience using tools such as 5W2H, 5 Whys, etc.
• Experience in Total Productive Maintenance and Autonomous Maintenance is desirable.
• PC literate with the ability to learn new technologies and software quickly.

What We Offer

A Real Living Wage employer and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, RSSB Mental Health Charter, and Women in Rail EDI Charter. We offer a range of benefits including 25 days annual leave, an excellent pension scheme (with up to 10% contribution), health care cash plan, Bike2Work scheme, and more.

We support career development through our Professional Sponsorship scheme, flexible working policies, and a family-friendly culture. We also promote social value initiatives like volunteering, tree-planting, donations, and community support.

Additional Details

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Management and Manufacturing

Industries

• Motor Vehicle Manufacturing