Rail Systems Technician — Fault Diagnosis & Repairs

CAF Power & Automation; Manchester; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Manchester is seeking a skilled technician to diagnose faults and perform repairs on trains. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in electrical or mechanical engineering, along with three years of experience, and a salary of £49,000 per annum is offered for this position. This role requires flexibility for varied shifts and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Excellent workplace pension scheme

Health care cash plan

Bike2Work scheme

Paid volunteering days

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years post-apprenticeship experience in relevant field.
• Capable of conducting fault diagnosis across multiple systems.
• Flexible approach to varying shifts including weekends.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults on an advanced fleet across electrical, pneumatic & hydraulic systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement corrective actions.
• Perform repairs on new trains in a depot setting.

Skills

Fault detection

Root cause analysis

Interpreting electrical schematics

Pneumatic systems knowledge

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

Tools

Diagnostic software

Test and measuring equipment

Job description

A leading engineering company in Manchester is seeking a skilled technician to diagnose faults and perform repairs on trains. The ideal candidate will have NVQ Level 3 in electrical or mechanical engineering, along with three years of experience, and a salary of £49,000 per annum is offered for this position. This role requires flexibility for varied shifts and a proactive approach to problem-solving.