Rail Maintenance Team Lead – Fault-Finding & Diagnostics

Morson Edge; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

CAF Rail UK is seeking a Rail Team Leader to supervise a small team of technicians in a depot-based, safety-critical environment. The role focuses on fault finding, diagnostics and root-cause analysis across on-board train systems, with guidance to technicians and coordination of warranty repairs.

You will work to maintain fleet availability, reliability and safety targets, using schematics and diagnostic tools. A driving licence and shift flexibility (days, nights, weekends) are required.

Qualifications

• Essential qualifications include NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in electrical or mechanical discipline.
• Substantial post-qualification experience in a technical or engineering environment.
• Proven fault finding, diagnostics and root cause analysis experience.
• Experience using schematics, test equipment and diagnostic software.
• Ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of a small team of CAF Rail UK technicians.
• Carry out fault finding, diagnostics and root cause analysis on on-board train systems.
• Provide technical guidance and assistance to technicians when required.
• Use schematics, test equipment and diagnostic software to identify and resolve faults.
• Plan and coordinate warranty repairs to ensure efficient completion.
• Work with stakeholders to support train availability and performance targets.
• Assess and prioritise work according to safety and urgency.
• Undertake electrical and mechanical fault-finding and repairs.
• Monitor technician competence and conduct competency assessments.
• Ensure safety procedures and standards are followed.
• Contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance processes.

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostics

Root cause analysis

Technical troubleshooting

Education

NVQ Level 3 in electrical or mechanical

Tools

Test & measurement equipment

Diagnostic software

Job description

CAF Rail UK is seeking a Rail Team Leader to supervise a small team of technicians in a depot-based, safety-critical environment. The role focuses on fault finding, diagnostics and root-cause analysis across on-board train systems, with guidance to technicians and coordination of warranty repairs.

You will work to maintain fleet availability, reliability and safety targets, using schematics and diagnostic tools. A driving licence and shift flexibility (days, nights, weekends) are required.