Maintenance Technician - Southampton (Northam Depot)

Siemens Mobility; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation solutions company is seeking a Maintenance Technician for their Southampton depot. The role involves maintaining rolling stock, requiring mechanical and electrical experience. Responsibilities include adhering to safety protocols, participating in continuous improvement, and accurately recording actions. The position offers full training, 26 days holiday, and subsidised healthcare. Ideal candidates should have a strong commitment to safety and teamwork, with excellent problem-solving skills.

Benefits

26 days holiday with buy/sell options

Subsidised BUPA Healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in a mechanical/electrical engineering environment.
• Ability to complete all records accurately and to procedures.
• Knowledge of COSHH and manual handling.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance of rolling stock with minimal supervision.
• Maintain compliant safety standards in daily activities.
• Identify improvement opportunities in maintenance processes.

Skills

Mechanical/electrical experience

Basic fault finding

Health & Safety knowledge

Understanding technical publications

Job description

Maintenance Technician - Southampton (Northam Depot)

487035

01-Dic-2025

Mobility

Customer Services

Siemens Mobility Limited

At Siemens Mobility, we are not just imagining the future of transportation—we are building it. Our team of experts is dedicated to creating smart, efficient, and sustainable mobility solutions that improve the daily lives of millions of passengers. We are looking for passionate professionals who are eager to innovate and push the boundaries of what's possible. If you are ready to be part of a transformative journey, come and join us.

We are currently recruiting for skilled Technician with strong electrical, mechanical and fault diagnosis experience to join our Rolling Stock business based in Northam depot, Southampton. Rail experience is not essential to apply for the role as full training will be given. This role requires shift working with a combination of days and nights.

You’ll create impact by …

• With minimal supervision undertake maintenance of the allocated rolling stock adhering to the requisite processes and procedures
• Assist other team members with the rolling stock maintenance in order to develop technical skills
• Identify, order and collect spares and materials from stores
• Assist with cleaning of rolling stock when required
• Apply train protection within the depot site
• Carry out train preparation
• Actively identify continuous improvement opportunities within own activities that will benefit customers and the business
• Actively participate in sharing best practice with colleagues and other teams on own site and other sites
• Ensure awareness and understanding of Siemens compliance policies and ‘Tell Us’ ethos
• Complete all records and reports accurately and to procedure using appropriate technology and systems

Health and Safety Responsibilities

Siemens has zero tolerance for unsafe ways of working and feels very strong about safety of its employees. As an employee of Siemens you will:

• Adhere to Siemens safety systems and controls in line with Rail Systems HSQE Company policies
• Take responsibility for raising issues of concern
• Fully participate and engage in our behavioural safety agenda to ensure we work safely
• Take reasonable care to avoid acts or omissions that may have an environmental impact
• Accept personal responsibility to take care of ourselves and others affected by our own acts or omission.

You’ll win us over by …

• Experience in a mechanical/electrical engineering environment
• Experience of basic fault finding
• Ability to complete all records of actions and operations accurately and to procedures
• Ability to understand and care for tools, equipment and PPE
• Knowledge of Health & Safety including bio hazards, manual handling and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
• Ability to understand and interpret relevant technical publications
• Knowledge of TACT, Equinox

Due to the requirements to comply with legal responsibilities imposed on us by the Working Time Regulations, ROGS Regulations and other Railway Group Standards, we advise that successful candidates are based up to 1 hour from the depot.

During the selection process, Siemens use specific criteria in line with our grading framework to ascertain where you would sit within our Technician structure. Siemens will make you an offer at the level deemed appropriate from performance throughout the selection and assessment process.

You’ll benefit from…

• 26 days holiday with an option to buy/sell up to 5 days per year
• Subsidised BUPA Healthcare

#Transform The Everyday with us

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us!

At Siemens, we promote a growth mindset, the self-belief that we can learn and grow, take on new challenges and adapt to change. If you don't match all the criteria for this role but feel you have transferable skills to enable you to succeed, we encourage you to apply. #li-rs1

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