Maintenance Technician – Light Rail

West Midlands Metro; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading urban transport provider in Birmingham is seeking a Maintenance Technician to perform maintenance on trams. Candidates should have experience with safety-critical systems and strong diagnostic skills. This full-time role offers a stable career with opportunities for progression. The position is permanent with 12-hour shifts (4 on, 4 off) and benefits include annual leave and travel perks.

Benefits

25 Days Annual Leave

Free travel for you and your partner (Tram & NX Bus)

MML Salary Sacrifice Pension

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Solid experience maintaining high-value, safety-critical systems like automotive, HGV, LGV, aerospace, or engineering.
• Diagnostic skills and a sharp eye for identifying faults and solving technical problems.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance on our fleet of trams.
• Diagnosing faults across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Supporting the testing and commissioning of new vehicles as they enter service.
• Keeping detailed records and contributing to continuous improvement.

Skills

Diagnostic skills

Attention to detail

Safety-first mindset

Education

ONC or Apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering field

Job description

Salary: £36501.00 - £41153.00 Per Annum

Job Type: Permanent

Location: WS10 0AR

Benefits: 25 Days Annual Leave + Free travel for you and your partner (Tram & NX Bus) + MML Salary Sacrifice Pension

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Maintenance Technician – Light Rail

Location: Midland Metro Ltd, Wednesbury Depot, Potters Lane, WS10 0AR

Salary: £36,501 – £41,153 (plus increases after probation), depending on experience

Contract: Full-time, Permanent, 12-hour shifts (4 on, 4 off)

Benefits: Overtime available + 25 Days Annual Leave + Free travel for you and your partner (Tram & NX Bus) + MML Salary Sacrifice Pension

Help Keep the West Midlands Moving!

At West Midlands Metro, we’re more than just trams. We’re at the forefront of sustainable, high-tech urban transport, and we're expanding. Right now, we're searching for Maintenance Technicians to help keep our fleet running safely, smoothly, and on time, every day.

Whether your background is in rail, automotive, HGV, LGV, or mechanical maintenance, if you’ve got the right hands-on experience and thrive on diagnosing and fixing complex issues, we want to hear from you.

Why This Role?

Level Up Your Skills

Work across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems – from traditional engineering tasks to cutting-edge diagnostics.

Work With Purpose

You’ll be contributing to a greener future, keeping a sustainable transport system on track for thousands of daily passengers.

Grow With Us

We offer a long-term, stable career with opportunities to progress as we continue to expand our operations across the West Midlands.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance on our modern fleet of trams
• Diagnosing faults across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, using advanced diagnostics tools
• Supporting the testing and commissioning of new vehicles as they enter service
• Keeping detailed records and contributing to continuous improvement
  
  

What You’ll Bring

• Solid experience maintaining high-value, safety-critical systems (from automotive, HGV, LGV, aerospace, or engineering)
• Diagnostic skills and a sharp eye for identifying faults and solving technical problems
• A positive, safety-first mindset and attention to detail
  
  

Bonus Points If You Have

• An ONC or Apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• An NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering field
  
  

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you're looking for a role with variety, progression, and purpose, this is your moment. Step into a future-facing industry and make your mark with West Midlands Metro.

Apply now and start your journey in light rail engineering today!

This vacancy will remain open for up to 6 weeks from the date of publication. However, please note that we reserve the right to close the posting earlier if we identify suitably qualified candidates to move forward in the selection process.

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