Plant Technician

TN United Kingdom; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team at the Reading Train Care Depot. This role focuses on delivering preventative maintenance and fault finding across various systems in a dynamic environment. The successful candidate will thrive in a team-oriented setting while also being comfortable working independently. With a commitment to safety and efficiency, you will play a key role in ensuring the smooth operation of essential services. Enjoy a supportive workplace with comprehensive training, a defined benefit pension, and perks like free rail travel for you and your family. If you are passionate about engineering and maintenance, this opportunity is perfect for you.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension

Free rail travel for you and your family

Health care

Discounts

Gym membership

Employee assistance programs

Qualifications

• Experience in facilities maintenance or service-critical environments.
• Ability to follow schematics and fault find on various systems.

Responsibilities

• Deliver planned preventative maintenance on depot systems.
• Ensure contractors work safely and efficiently.

Skills

Fault finding

Problem solving

Facilities maintenance

Electrical systems

Communication

Information technology

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

BS 7671 – 18th Edition Electrical Certificate

Knowledge of Health & Safety (IOSH)

Tools

Asset management systems

Job description

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Delivery of routine preventative maintenance tasks on a variety of assets across the sites, including fault finding of building and yard systems.

This role suits an individual who proactively fault finds and problem solves.

Your main responsibilities will be:

1. Delivery of planned preventative maintenance
2. Fault finding of depot systems
3. Ensuring contractors work safely
4. Use of asset management systems
5. Work safely within a railway environment

You'll need to be:

1. Dedicated to working safely and efficiently
2. Experienced in facilities maintenance or a service-critical environment
3. Able to follow schematics and fault find on electrical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and mechanical systems
4. Flexible and comfortable working alone or in a team
5. Confident with information technology
6. A good communicator, responsive to depot team needs

Minimum requirements:

1. NVQ Level 3 (or higher) in Engineering
2. BS 7671 – 18th Edition Electrical Certificate
3. Knowledge of Health & Safety requirements (IOSH)

Additional advantageous qualifications:

• C&G 2391 – 52 Electrical Periodic Inspection & Testing
• Knowledge of building facility and plant maintenance
• Apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical discipline

About the location:

Reading Train Care Depot is a large site with good transport links, accessible by rail and road.

Working pattern:

Day shift, Monday to Friday, 35 hours per week, with on-call requirements.

Additional information:

The successful candidate must live within a one-hour commute of the depot.

The reward:

Great team environment, comprehensive training, and benefits including ongoing development, a defined benefit pension, free rail travel across the GWR network for you and your family, health care, discounts, gym membership, and employee assistance programs.

We all belong at GWR. We value diversity and are committed to an inclusive environment, offering flexible working options where possible. If you need additional support for your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition, please let us know to ensure a fair process.