Outstations Technician - rotating shift

Siemens; City Of London; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

24/7 Mental health support

Subsidised gym membership

Subsidised Bupa healthcare

Annual Bonus

Job summary

Siemens Mobility in London seeks an Outstations Technician for a rotating shift pattern (nights and days) managing maintenance of depot rolling stock across Clapham and nearby locations. The role requires completing online testing and a pre-employment medical assessment due to safety-critical status.

Key responsibilities include fault finding, diagnostic work, report generation, and providing first-line support at stations.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Proven experience in mechanical and electrical fault finding within rail or similar engineering environments.
• Strong health and safety knowledge, including COSHH and PPE.
• Ability to produce detailed technical reports and maintain records.

Responsibilities

• Undertake maintenance and repair of allocated rolling stock to meet production plans.
• Perform advanced fault finding and diagnostics.
• Support other team members in developing technical skills.
• Produce complex analytical fault investigation reports.
• Provide first-line support at stations and incidents off depot.
• Assist with other duties as required.

Skills

Mechanical fault finding

Electrical fault finding

Health & safety awareness

Technical reporting

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Tools

Diagnostic tools

Laptops for fault diagnosis

Job description

Outstations Technician – Rotating Shift - Clapham

Closing date: 6th November 2026

What if your next role actually made you excited for Mondays? At Siemens Mobility, we believe our people are the cornerstone of our success. We are committed to nurturing a supportive and inclusive environment where every team member can thrive. Join our global community, where your growth and development are as important as our shared mission to innovate and transform the Rail industry.

Our Rolling Stock and Customer Service keeps trains running safely and reliably every day. The business delivers expert maintenance, technical support and digital solutions across the full lifecycle of rail fleets, helping customers maximise performance, availability and passenger satisfaction.

We are recruiting for an Outstations Technician to join us at Siemens Mobility – Rolling Stock Customer Services Business. Working out of our Clapham site and other surrounding customer locations, you will undertake maintenance of the depot rolling stock and plant, and carry out associated activities that support the operation of the depot.

Please note that this role is shift-based and the working pattern consists of a rotating shift pattern of nights and days. 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 role is classified as safety critical and is subject to a pre-employment medical assessment, which must be successfully completed prior to start.

You’ll make a difference by…

• Undertaking maintenance and repair of the allocated rolling stock to meet the requirements of the production plan.
• Carrying out advanced fault finding and diagnostic activities
• Assisting other team members with the development of technical skills.
• Producing complex, analytical technical reports on fault investigation.
• Assisting with the provision of technical support at incidents off depot.
• Providing first line support at Stations and undertaking any other duties as and when required

What You’ll Need To Succeed…

• Relevant experience/NVQ Level 3 (or above) in a relevant Mechanical or Electrical Engineering discipline.
• Proven experience in mechanical and electrical fault finding, ideally within a rolling stock, rail, or similar engineering maintenance environment.
• Strong understanding of Health & Safety standards, including COSHH, manual handling, biohazards, and the correct use and care of tools, equipment, and PPE.
• Ability to accurately complete maintenance records and produce detailed technical reports in line with procedures.
• Competency in using diagnostic tools and technology, including laptops for fault diagnosis and troubleshooting.
• Ability to interpret and apply technical documentation and engineering publications effectively.

Benefits

At Siemens Mobility, 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: Flexible working, 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 paid parental rights, Shared parental leave, Extra holidays for length of service, Enjoy 26 days annual leave (plus public holidays), with the flexibility to buy or sell up to 5 days each year, 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 Mobility 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 Leader 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.