Outstations Technician - night shift

Siemens; Southampton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Mental health support

Gym membership subsidy

Bupa healthcare

Enhanced sick pay

Pension matching

Life assurance

Perks at Work discounts

Cycle to Work scheme

Annual bonus

Job summary

Siemens Mobility is hiring Outstation Technicians based from Bournemouth to maintain depot rolling stock and plant. The role involves night shifts, fault diagnosis, and ensuring maintenance tasks align with the production plan. Training is provided, and candidates should reside within an hour of the depot.

You will carry out advanced fault finding, support incidents off depot, and develop technical skills within a collaborative team. A strong electrical/mechanical background is essential.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical and electrical fault finding.
• NVQ Level 3 or higher in engineering or a related field.
• Ability to complete records and operate diagnostic tools accurately.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair the allocated rolling stock to meet the production plan.
• Undertake advanced fault finding and diagnostic activities.
• Provide technical support at incidents off depot and at stations.
• Produce complex technical reports on fault investigation.

Skills

Electrical fault finding

Mechanical fault finding

Fault diagnosis

Laptop diagnostics

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Job description

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
• Provide first line support at Stations.

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 ...

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.

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