Rail engineering technician

Alstom; East Staffordshire; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport solutions provider in East Staffordshire is seeking candidates for a maintenance role focused on daily inspections, technical support, and fault resolution. The ideal candidate will complete a Rail Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship and should possess GCSEs in Maths, English, and Science. This role requires strong communication, problem-solving, and teamwork skills. Join a renowned company shaping greener mobility solutions in the rail industry.

Responsibilities

• Carry out designated tasks within the assigned team.
• Become trained in daily safety exams on Bi mode EMUs.
• Provide technical support in fault-finding.
• Perform corrective and preventative maintenance.
• Functionally test train systems with minimal supervision.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving skills

Logical

Team working

Initiative

Self-motivated

Education

GCSEs including Maths, English & Science (grades 4 to 9)

Job description

Overview

The depot carries out various maintenance and overhaul activities. Maintenance activities range from daily safety inspections, routine exams, corrective maintenance and reliability modifications. We also specialise in hotel standards work, which includes all customer-facing defects inside and outside the train, i.e. Paint repairs.

Responsibilities

• Operate at an appropriate level by carrying out designated tasks within the team assigned.
• Become trained and competent in carrying out daily and safety exams on all stable traction Bi mode EMU's
• Carry out general depot duties e.g.: Line of Routes
• Provide technical support to the depot teams in the provision of primary fault-finding/reporting
• Provide basic maintenance competency e.g.: side skirt cleans, brake pads, block changes etc.
• Carry out depot cleaning/general housekeeping
• Driving company vehicles if certified
• Crane driving and lifting equipment and training as required
• Provide corrective maintenance (Electrical or Mechanical)
• Provide preventative maintenance (Electrical or Mechanical)
• Provide secondary fault-finding
• Positioning of fault data into shared drive facility
• Carry out Testing & Re-commissioning activities on vehicles and trains in accordance with pre-written test and commissioning procedures
• Investigate technical problems as instructed by the central systems support team
• Functionally test train borne systems with minimal supervision using a variety of techniques and methods, including the use of computer-based diagnostics systems
• Mandatory and role-specific training will take place at the depot
• You will complete the Rail Engineering Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship standard, which will include knowledge and a competency qualification

Qualifications

• GCSEs including Maths, English & Science (grades 4 to 9)
• Communication skills
• Problem solving skills
• Logical
• Team working
• Initiative
• Self-motivated

About Alstom

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars. Alstom is the UK & Ireland's leading supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet; as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling.