Railway Electrician: Wiring, Motors & Diagnostics

ICES: Data, Discovery, Better Health; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

ICES seeks skilled trades personnel for railway rolling stock electrical work. The role involves hands-on assembly, maintenance and wiring of electrical systems in workshops, with emphasis on safety and quality. Applicants should hold an apprenticeship or equivalent training and be prepared to work to defined technical standards.

Experience with 5S principles and ability to read drawings is preferred. Strong problem-solving, multi-tasking and teamwork are essential for meeting tight deadlines

Qualifications

• Equivalent to GCSE C and above in Maths and English.
• Apprenticeship/internship in electrical work.
• Previous experience in Railway Rolling stock an advantage but not essential.
• Have a strong understanding of 5S.

Responsibilities

• Strip and rebuild circuit boards.
• Strip and rebuild electrical motors/generators.
• Manufacture cable looms in workshops.
• Align electrical motors to electrical generators/alternators.
• Wiring of low/high tension circuits.
• Contactor experience.
• Survey equipment and cables.
• Read and understand drawings.
• Identify correct crimp/tools and press to use on cables.
• Prepare and crimp terminations using hand and hydraulic crimp tools.
• Test electrical installations.
• Re-wire main equipment.
• Read schematic drawings.
• Make up bonding for testing.
• Carry out modifications according to procedures.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

GCSE in Maths & English

Apprenticeship/internship in electrical work

Tools

Crimp tools

Job description

ICES seeks skilled trades personnel for railway rolling stock electrical work. The role involves hands-on assembly, maintenance and wiring of electrical systems in workshops, with emphasis on safety and quality. Applicants should hold an apprenticeship or equivalent training and be prepared to work to defined technical standards.

Experience with 5S principles and ability to read drawings is preferred. Strong problem-solving, multi-tasking and teamwork are essential for meeting tight deadlines