Maintenance Technician

Deutsche Bahn AG; Stoke-on-Trent; On-site; GBP 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation company in Stoke-on-Trent is seeking a Multi-skilled Technician to ensure the efficient operation of its site. Responsibilities include performing maintenance on plant and equipment, managing schedules, and overseeing safety activities. The ideal candidate has a strong electrical background and relevant qualifications. The role offers a salary of £35,952 based on a 35-hour week and several employee benefits including 31 days of holiday.

Benefits

31 days paid holiday

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Free on-site parking

EV charging at selected sites

Access to employee benefits portal

Qualifications

• Proven background in maintenance within manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Understanding of maintenance regimes, safety standards, and compliance with LOLER and PUWER.
• Current Electrical Accreditation.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, reactive, and preventative maintenance across plant and equipment.
• Manage maintenance schedules, inboxes, and records.
• Oversee fire safety activities and manage maintenance inventory.

Skills

Multi-skilled technician

Strong electrical bias

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Good communication skills

Education

Relevant maintenance qualification

Job description

Responsibilities

What will you be doing?

You’ll play a key role in keeping our Stoke site running safely and efficiently by carrying out planned, reactive, and preventative maintenance across plant, equipment, and infrastructure. From troubleshooting and repairs to supporting compliance and continuous improvement, you’ll help ensure everything operates to the highest standard with minimal downtime.

• Installing, maintaining, and testing site equipment and systems.
• Performing electrical work and general maintenance in line with safety standards.
• Managing maintenance schedules, inboxes, and records to keep tasks on track and compliant.
• Coordinating contractors, reviewing risk assessments, and managing permits to work.
• Overseeing fire safety activities, including alarm testing and fire drills.
• Managing maintenance inventory, parts orders, and equipment checks (LOLER, PUWER, PAT).
• Supporting project engineers and contributing to ongoing improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

What are we looking for?

• Proven background in maintenance within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
• Multi‑skilled technician with a strong electrical bias and experience working with plant and machinery.
• Understanding of maintenance regimes, safety standards, and compliance with LOLER and PUWER.
• Ability to complete dynamic risk assessments and follow safe systems of work.
• Experience managing contractors, maintenance inventory, and maintenance systems.
• Strong problem solving and logical reasoning skills with the ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Good communication skills and attention to detail.
• Current Electrical Accreditation and a relevant maintenance qualification.

What matters to you?

Here at DB Cargo we offer a range of benefits as part of your employment. These will include:

• We are offering a salary of £35,952 based on a 35 hours per week contract.
• 31 days paid holiday each year in addition to 2 public holidays (The public holidays are Christmas Day and New Year’s Day)
• Defined Contribution pension scheme with generous employer contribution – up to 10% employer contribution
• Free on‑site parking
• EV charging at selected sites
• Cycle to work Scheme
• Manager led recognition programme for employees who live our values
• Access to DB Learning world
• Annual pay reviews
• Access to our employee benefits portal where you can take advantage of discounts for a variety of shops and services as well as accessing our wellbeing content
• We take the health and wellbeing of all employees seriously and provide access to an Employee Assistance Programme