Maintenance Technician - Light Rail

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

Job summary

West Midlands Metro recherche un Technicien de Maintenance pour sa flotte de tramways. Ce poste implique la maintenance préventive et corrective, ainsi que le diagnostic de systèmes mécaniques et électriques. Vous contribuerez à un transport durable tout en développant vos compétences techniques dans un environnement dynamique.

Benefits

Overtime available

25 Days Annual Leave

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

MML Salary Sacrifice Pension

Qualifications

• Expérience solide dans la maintenance de systèmes critiques.
• Capacité à diagnostiquer et résoudre des problèmes techniques.
• Expérience dans le secteur ferroviaire, automobile, HGV, ou aéronautique.

Responsibilities

• Effectuer la maintenance préventive et corrective de la flotte de tramways.
• Diagnostiquer les pannes à l'aide d'outils de diagnostic avancés.
• Tenir des dossiers détaillés et contribuer à l'amélioration continue.

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

Maintenance Technician Light Rail

Location: Midland Metro Ltd, Wednesbury Depot, Potters Lane, WS10 0AR
Salary: GBP36,501 GBP41,153 (plus increases after probation)
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!