Rail Fleet Maintenance Technician – Night Shift

Morson Talent; Chester; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Talent is seeking Maintenance Technicians for a permanent night-shift role in Chester. You will contribute to the reliability and availability of the Class 197 fleet, performing planned modifications, overhaul work and repairs on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Join a skilled team at a leading rail rolling stock company, with opportunities to affect train reliability and performance through fleet campaigns, modifications and routine maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical and electrical modification programmes on rolling stock vehicles.
• Complete fleet campaign work in line with engineering instructions, technical drawings and electrical schematics.
• Diagnose faults and undertake repairs arising from damage, defects or vandalism.
• Complete overhaul and Vehicle Maintenance Instructions (VMI) activities.
• Strip and refit train interiors as part of modification programmes.
• Install new equipment, components and cable looms, including cable routing and crimping.
• Modify vehicle structures and carry out functional testing of installed equipment.
• Work on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and production improvement plans.
• Assist other production activities when required to meet operational demands.
• Occasionally travel to designated depots to support fleet activities

Job description

Morson Talent is seeking Maintenance Technicians for a permanent night-shift role in Chester. You will contribute to the reliability and availability of the Class 197 fleet, performing planned modifications, overhaul work and repairs on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Join a skilled team at a leading rail rolling stock company, with opportunities to affect train reliability and performance through fleet campaigns, modifications and routine maintenance.