Outstations Technician - night shift

Siemens; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Subsidised gym memberships

Subsidised Bupa healthcare

Enhanced sick pay

Pension match

Job summary

Siemens Mobility is recruiting Outstation Technicians based from Bournemouth to maintain depot rolling stock and plant, enabling efficient depot operations. You will diagnose faults, perform advanced testing, and support the team with technical skills development.

The role is 12-hour night shifts with a rotating schedule, requiring you to live within a one-hour commute of the depot and undertake online testing as part of the process.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical/electrical fault finding in an engineering environment.
• Able to carry out advanced fault finding and diagnostic activities.
• Comfortable using a laptop for diagnostics and to view technical publications.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance and repair of rolling stock to meet the production plan.
• Carry out fault finding and diagnostic activities.
• Support the team in technical skill development.
• Provide technical support at incidents off depot.
• Produce technical reports on fault investigation.
• Specialise in areas of technical expertise.
• Assist with on-site incident support as required.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Fault diagnosis

Diagnostic testing

Laptop diagnostics

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

• Southampton - Southampton - United Kingdom

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.

Siemens Mobility are currently recruiting for Outstation Technicians to be based from Bournemouth. The role of the Outstation Technician is to undertake maintenance of the depot rolling stock and plant and carry out associated activities that support the operation of the depot.

As an Outstation Technician, you will have electrical and/ or mechanical engineering background and experience of fault diagnosis. You don’t have to have background in the rail industry as we will provide you with full training.

Your base location will be Bournemouth but you will cover surrounding customer locations and mainline failures.

This is a shift based role where the working pattern consists of a night shift pattern of nights only. We will also require you to complete some mandatory online testing for this role.

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.

This is a shift-based (12 hour) role with a rotating schedule of days, nights, and weekends. To meet the legal requirements set out in the Working Time Regulations, ROGS Regulations, and other Railway Group Standards, applicants must live within a one-hour commute of the Bedford depot.

You’ll make an impact by ...

• 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

Your success will be grounded by

• 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 reports

You’ll benefit from ...

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.

Wellbeing: 24/7 Mental health support, Subsidised gym memberships, Subsidised Bupa healthcare, Enhanced sick pay

Financial: Match and More pension, Life assurance, Perks at Work discounts, Cycle to Work scheme, Annual Bonus

Family: Day-one maternity and paternity rights, Shared parental leave, Extra holidays for length of service, Generous time off - including volunteering days and sabbaticals

Personal Growth: 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

Join Siemens where your wellbeing, growth, and future matter.

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!

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.

At Siemens, we promote a growth mindset, the self-belief that we can learn and grow, take on new challenges and adapt to change.

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