Rail Maintenance Technician (Electrical & Mechanical)

WM Trains Limited; Northampton; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension from day 1

Free rail travel for you and family

Rail discounts 75%

Friends and Family passes

Virtual GP

EAP

Job summary

WM Trains Limited is seeking a Property Mechanical & Electrical Technician to maintain stations, depots, and buildings across the network. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and refurbishment to keep operations safe and fully functional.

You will diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards while minimising service disruption. Travel across the route between Nuneaton and London Euston is required.

Qualifications

• Time-served in electrical or mechanical maintenance with a relevant trade qualification.
• Experience in industrial maintenance with knowledge of plant equipment such as cranes, MEWPs, FLTs and pump trucks.
• Understanding of maintenance regulations and safe working practices (COSHH, working at height, manual handling).
• Strong communication skills and ability to work independently with customers and colleagues.
• Basic IT skills and experience using CAFM or similar systems; full UK driving licence with ≤6 penalty points.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across stations, depots and office buildings.
• Maintain and repair depot equipment, including wash plants, CET and fuelling systems.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs safely and efficiently.
• Ensure all work complies with statutory requirements, company standards and health and safety procedures.
• Accurately record maintenance activities and support colleagues to minimise disruption and maintain service reliability.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Plant equipment knowledge

COSHH & safety

Driving licence

IT skills

Communication skills

Independent worker

Education

Trade qualification

Tools

CAFM software

Job description

WM Trains Limited is seeking a Property Mechanical & Electrical Technician to maintain stations, depots, and buildings across the network. The role involves planned and reactive maintenance, fault finding, and refurbishment to keep operations safe and fully functional.

You will diagnose faults, carry out repairs, and ensure compliance with health and safety standards while minimising service disruption. Travel across the route between Nuneaton and London Euston is required.