Rail Fleet Technician: Maintenance & Overhaul Expert

WM Trains Limited; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension from day 1

Free travel on WM Trains services for你

8 Friends and Family Day passes per yr

24/7 Virtual GP service

Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Cycle to work scheme

Retail discount portal

Job summary

WM Trains Limited is recruiting an experienced Technician to join the Fleet team at Tyseley. The role covers maintenance examinations, fault finding, engine changes, refurbishment, and fleet-wide improvement campaigns.

You will work on WM Trains Class 172 and Class 196 fleets, as well as CrossCountry's Class 170 fleet, ensuring trains are safe and ready for service. Key duties include servicing, repairs, overhauls and documentation, with a focus on health and safety, quality, and environmental

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship completed or equivalent engineering qualifications.
• Road Vehicle driving licence and authority to drive Railway Service vehicles.
• PTS / Designated Person / AP trained (if required).
• Experience with maintenance management systems is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Attend servicing, maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification of traction and rolling stock.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on rolling stock to specifications.
• Where skilled, attend to in-service failures and act as Designated Person as required.
• Ensure accurate completion of work records and sign-off of work.
• Comply with Health & Safety, Quality and Environmental procedures.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

PC/IT literacy

MMS experience

Education

Apprenticeship or relevant qualifications in electrical/mechanical engineering

Tools

Maintenance Management System (MMS)

Job description

WM Trains Limited is recruiting an experienced Technician to join the Fleet team at Tyseley. The role covers maintenance examinations, fault finding, engine changes, refurbishment, and fleet-wide improvement campaigns.

You will work on WM Trains Class 172 and Class 196 fleets, as well as CrossCountry's Class 170 fleet, ensuring trains are safe and ready for service. Key duties include servicing, repairs, overhauls and documentation, with a focus on health and safety, quality, and environmental