Maintenance Technician (Electrical)

Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company; City of Edinburgh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tailored training

External qualifications funded

Company pension 7% employer contrib.

Life assurance 3.5x salary

Employee Assistance Programme

Shift allowance

Job summary

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is seeking an Electrical Maintenance Engineer in the UK to perform maintenance on LV electrical systems, execute PPMs, and ensure safe, compliant operations. You will assess risks, complete permits, and work with supervisors to uphold quality standards on site.

The role requires City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering or equivalent, with time-served candidates preferred, and a strong emphasis on teamwork and data analysis.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering or equivalent with practical experience.
• Time-served/electrical discipline preferred.
• Strong teamwork and data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Observe health and safety requirements and PPE usage.
• Maintenance on LV electrical systems and fault finding.
• Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance tasks (PPMs).
• Complete risk assessments, method statements and permits before work.
• Maintain quality standards and a safe workplace.
• Attend timeously for work, meetings and courses.
• Accurately carry out maintenance tasks and self-inspect before commissioning.
• Assist Supervisors and coordinate with Electrical/Mechanical Supervisors to reduce costs.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Teamwork

Data analysis

Education

City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering

Job description

Company Description

Progress Rail, a Caterpillar company, is one of the largest integrated and diversified providers of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions and technologies for the global rail industry. The company provides advanced EMD® locomotives, engines, and technologies, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signalling, rail welding and Kershaw Maintenance‑of‑Way equipment, along with dedicated locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support and recycling operations.

Progress Rail’s deep industry expertise ensures a commitment to quality through innovative solutions. With a global network across the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, Germany, Italy, Australia, China, Germany, India, South Africa, the United Arab Emirates and the United Kingdom, we are committed to serving our customers.

Job Description

• Observe and conform at all times to Safe Working Practices and current Health and Safety Requirements to include adherence to PPE requirements at all times.
• Working at height (Overhead cranes) and confined space working (inside large) machines will occur from time to time and the role is best suited to industrial biased Electrical Engineers.
• Working on LV Electrical Systems and Fault Finding breakdowns.
• Undertake PPMs (Planned Preventative Maintenance) tasks as allocated.
• Actively complete any Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Permits required before any work is started.
• Tasks completed must conform to the Quality Standards and Internal Quality Assurance Work Instructions.
• Maintain and promote a safe and tidy working environment in accordance with company and legislative requirements.
• To attend timeously for work, meetings and courses.
• Accurately and efficiently carry out all aspects of electrical maintenance tasks as directed by the business.
• Self‑Inspect work prior to commissioning plan after installation or repair.
• Ensure any plant and equipment internally or externally hired is operated correctly and any defects are brought to the attention of a Maintenance Supervisor.
• Co‑operate with both Electrical and Mechanical Supervisors with a view to improving standards and reducing costs.
• Complete all Maintenance and Shift Reports as requested accurately and in a timely manner.
• In the absence of the Supervisor and or designated Manager you will be responsible for the maintenance department and planned maintenance tasks in support of operational needs.
• Comply with the Company Code of Conduct. Take responsibility for the health and safety of yourself, direct reports, colleagues and other persons who may be affected by your acts and omissions at work, and for the environment.

Any other duties deemed reasonable by the business.

Qualifications

• A minimum of City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering, or similar qualification and a proven record of practical experience within a medium to high volume manufacturing environment.
• Time‑served / qualified candidates who are in an electrical discipline would be preferred.
• Excellent team player with a sound understanding of planned maintenance routines and procedures. The ability to effectively analyse, record and interpret data.

Additional Information

• Up to £39,912 (plus shift allowance)
• Tailored training to help you learn and develop
• Company funded external qualifications (where relevant to the role)
• Company pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
• Life assurance cover 3.5 x salary
• Employee Assistance Programme