Rail Electrician: Maintenance & Refurbishment Expert

Transport for Wales; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Pullman Rail, part of Transport for Wales, is recruiting a skilled Electrician for its Production team in Cardiff. The role covers electrical maintenance, repair, installation, testing and refurbishment on rail vehicles across contracts, with a focus on safety, quality and reliable operation.

You will interpret schematics, diagnose faults and maintain accurate records, working 36 hours per week on alternating morning/afternoon shifts. Permanent position with strong safety standards.

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical maintenance, repair, installation and fault-finding within rail/rolling stock or similar industrial environment.
• Ability to interpret electrical drawings, wiring diagrams and technical documentation.
• Strong commitment to electrical safety and safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical maintenance, repair, installation, testing and refurbishment on rail vehicles per engineering specs and instructions.
• Diagnose electrical faults, identify root causes and implement corrective actions.
• Interpret schematics and wiring diagrams to complete work accurately.
• Ensure work complies with procedures, standards and health and safety requirements.
• Maintain maintenance documentation and test records.
• Identify and report defects or safety concerns to the manager.
• Maintain clean, safe work areas and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Electrical maintenance experience

Rail/rolling stock experience

Fault-finding

Interpret electrical drawings

Education

HNC in Electrical/Electronic Engineering OR 18th Edition (C&G 2382 – BS 7671)

Job description

Pullman Rail, part of Transport for Wales, is recruiting a skilled Electrician for its Production team in Cardiff. The role covers electrical maintenance, repair, installation, testing and refurbishment on rail vehicles across contracts, with a focus on safety, quality and reliable operation.

You will interpret schematics, diagnose faults and maintain accurate records, working 36 hours per week on alternating morning/afternoon shifts. Permanent position with strong safety standards.