Outstations Technician

SIEMENS; Greater London; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

24/7 mental health support

Subsidised gym memberships

Subsidised Bupa healthcare

Enhanced sick pay

Pension and life assurance

Perks at Work discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Job summary

Siemens Mobility is recruiting an Outstation Technician based at Cricklewood and Farringdon Depot. The role involves maintaining and repairing rolling stock, diagnosing faults, and producing detailed technical reports with minimal supervision.

The position requires both electrical and mechanical expertise, NVQ level 3 or higher in engineering, and the ability to work a rotating night/day shift. Office/site-based, permanent, full-time employment.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and electrical fault finding
• NVQ Level 3 or higher in engineering
• Experience in rolling stock maintenance environment preferred
• Ability to document actions accurately and follow procedures
• Knowledge of health & safety, COSHH, manual handling

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair allocated rolling stock to production plan
• Perform advanced fault finding and diagnostics
• Support skills development within the team
• Provide technical support at incidents off depot
• Produce complex fault investigation reports
• Specialise in technical areas and provide on-site support at stations

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Diagnostic skills

Technical reporting

Team collaboration

Education

NVQ Level 3 in engineering

Tools

Laptop diagnostics

Job description

• London - London City of - United Kingdom

Siemens Mobility is dedicated to pioneering the future of transportation. Our dynamic team is always exploring new ways to drive innovation and efficiency in rail. We are searching for forward-thinkers who are eager to challenge themselves and make a tangible impact. If you are passionate about creating sustainable and intelligent transport solutions, we want you on our team

We are currently recruiting for an Outstation Technician to be based from our Cricklewood and Farringdon Depot. We're looking for individuals with a strong background in both electrical and mechanical engineering, coupled with experience in fault diagnosis

This is a shift based role where the working pattern consists of a rotating shift pattern of nights and days

Due to the requirements to follow 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

Job type: Full-time

Employment type: Permanent

Work mode: Office/Site only

What are my Responsibilities?

• With minimal supervision undertake maintenance and repair of the allocated rolling stock to meet the requirements of the production plan
• Carry out advanced fault finding and diagnostic activities
• Assist other team members with the development of technical skills
• Assist with the provision of technical support at incidents off depot
• Undertake any other duties as and when required
• Produce complex, analytical technical reports on fault investigation
• Specialise in areas of technical expertise
• Assist with the provision of technical support at incidents off depot
• Provide first line support at Stations.

What do I need to qualify for the role?

• Experience in both mechanical and electrical fault finding
• NVQ level 3 or above in a relevant engineering field
• Must have relevant experience in a mechanical/electrical engineering environment, ideally within a Rolling Stock maintenance environment
• Ability to complete all records of actions and operations accurately and to procedures
• Understands and cares for tools, equipment and PPE as appropriate
• Knowledge of Health & Safety including bio-hazards, manual handling and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH)
• Ability to use a laptop for diagnostic purposes
• Ability to understand and interpret relevant technical publications
• Ability to produce extensive technical report

Benefits

At Siemens, we believe that work should work for you. We go beyond standard benefits to create an environment where our people feel supported, empowered and valued both professionally and personally

• Flexible working, 24/7 Mental health support, Subsidised gym memberships, Subsidised Bupa healthcare, Enhanced sick pay
• Match and More Pension, Life Assurance, Perks at Work discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, Annual Bonus
• Day-one parental rights, shared parental leave, extra holidays for length of service, generous time off - including volunteering days and sabbaticals
• Access to online learning, Support for external training and development opportunities, Inclusive culture promoting equality and belonging, Active employee networks, Opportunities to grow your skills and career

Transform The Everyday with us

Siemens recognise that building a diverse workforce is critical to the success of our business. We strongly encourage applications from a diverse talent pool and welcome the opportunity to discuss flexibility requirements with our applicants to encourage agile working and innovation

We are a Disability Confident Employer and welcome applications from all individuals, including those with disabilities. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact your recruiter who will be happy to support you

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