Reliability Technician

West Midlands Metro Careers; Wednesbury; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A transportation service company in Wednesbury is seeking a Reliability Technician to enhance the reliability and performance of their tram fleet. The role involves performing maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems using diagnostic tools. Candidates should have a strong fault-finding instinct and hands-on technical skills. Competitive salary up to £47,500 plus excellent benefits including free travel and pension plans.

Benefits

Free travel on trams & NX buses for you and your partner

MML Pension

23 days' holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in performing preventive, corrective, and reliability-based maintenance.
• Ability to troubleshoot and repair mechanical, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Familiarity with hydraulic and pneumatic systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventive, corrective, and reliability-based maintenance on trams.
• Use diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot, fault-find, and repair issues.

Skills

Fault-finding instincts

Hands-on technical expertise

Passion for continuous improvement

Tools

Computer diagnostic equipment

Electrical test tools

Job description

Reliability Technician

Location : Midland Metro Ltd, Wednesbury Depot, Potters Lane, WS10 0AR

Salary : Up to £47,500 per annum + Excellent Benefits!

Contract : Full Time, Permanent

Benefits : Free travel on trams & NX buses (for you and your partner) + MML Pension + 23 days' holiday (plus bank holidays)

Help shape the future of tram engineering in the West Midlands!

At Midland Metro Ltd, we’re powering the future of sustainable transport in the West Midlands and we’re growing!

As our network expands into Dudley and beyond, we’re investing in a smarter, more responsive, and more reliable tram fleet. That’s where you come in.

We’re now recruiting for a Reliability Technician to join our Rolling Stock Engineering team someone with sharp fault‑finding instincts, hands‑on technical expertise, and a passion for continuous improvement.

This isn’t your everyday maintenance role it’s your chance to play a critical part in improving the reliability, safety, and performance of our fleet!

What you’ll be doing :

• Performing preventive, corrective, and reliability‑based maintenance on trams covering mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Using computer diagnostic equipment, on‑tram systems and electrical test tools to troubleshoot, fault‑find and repair issues.

Carrying out on‑depot and on‑network test...