Rail Vehicle Diagnostics Technician - 6-Month Contract

Caf Rail Uk Limited; Chester; On-site; GBP 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Caf Rail UK Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking an electrically/mechanically skilled engineer to diagnose faults across an advanced train fleet, using electrical schematics and diagnostic software. You will perform corrective actions and repairs in a depot, ensuring passenger service availability and reliability, with NVQ3 and post-apprenticeship experience.

The role requires shifts, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work flexibly; CAF pays a competitive salary of around £62,000

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in electrical/ mechanical engineering and 3 years post-apprenticeship.
• Experience in detecting faults and carrying out root cause analysis across multiple systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematic diagrams.
• Proficient in using diagnostic software and test/measuring equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and perform root-cause analysis on an advanced fleet across multiple systems.
• Carry out corrective actions and repairs on new trains in a depot to ensure passenger service availability and reliability.
• Interpret electrical/hydraulic/pneumatic schematics and use diagnostic software and test equipment.
• Work with flexibility, including weekends and variable shifts, to support service continuity.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Root cause analysis

Electrical schematics

Diagnostic software

Test equipment

Measuring equipment

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Electrical test equipment

Diagnostic software

Job description

Caf Rail UK Limited in the United Kingdom is seeking an electrically/mechanically skilled engineer to diagnose faults across an advanced train fleet, using electrical schematics and diagnostic software. You will perform corrective actions and repairs in a depot, ensuring passenger service availability and reliability, with NVQ3 and post-apprenticeship experience.

The role requires shifts, a valid driver's license, and the ability to work flexibly; CAF pays a competitive salary of around £62,000