Rolling Stock Electrician

Arriva TrainCare; Crewe; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

26 days annual leave

Pension

Life cover

Healthcare

Arriva UK Trains Travel Pass

Cycle to Work

Arriva Village retailer discount

Job summary

Arriva TrainCare is seeking an experienced Electrical Technician to join the Crewe depot, reporting to the Team Leader. You will perform electrical maintenance, fault finding, repair and testing on rail vehicles to approved procedures and standards, ensuring fleet reliability, safety and availability.

Candidates should hold a Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering with proven fault diagnosis and testing experience in rail or heavy engineering.

Qualifications

• Must hold Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering or related discipline.
• Proven experience in electrical maintenance and fault finding on rail or similar heavy engineering environments.
• Strong understanding of electrical systems, schematics and safe isolation procedures.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on rolling stock using schematics and diagnostic tools.
• Carry out electrical inspections, testing and commissioning to ensure safe return to service.
• Ensure adherence to safety, quality and environmental procedures and work instructions.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Root cause analysis

Interpreting schematics

Education

Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering

Job description

At Arriva TrainCare we provide high quality overhaul, maintenance and servicing of passenger rolling stock, locomotives, freight wagons and track plant. We operate throughout the UK from six strategic locations – Crewe, Bristol, Eastleigh, Cambridge, Tyne Yard and Scarborough.

Arriva TrainCare is part of Arriva, you’ll be part of a professional team with these core behaviours at heart;

• We do the right thing
• We make the difference

Benefits include 26 days annual leave inclusive of standard UK bank holidays, pension, life and healthcare cover, Arriva UK Trains Travel Pass, Cycle to Work scheme and Arriva Village retailer discount scheme.

The Role:

Working in our Crewe depot and reporting into the Team Leader, you will be responsible for carrying out electrical maintenance, fault finding, repair and testing activities on rail vehicles in accordance with approved procedures and standards. You will play a key role in ensuring fleet reliability, safety and availability through the effective maintenance of electrical systems and components across the rolling stock fleet.

Responsibilities:

• Carry out work as allocated by the Team Leader / Heavy Maintenance Manager within set timescales and to the recognised standards, with a strong focus on electrical maintenance and fault rectification.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults on rolling stock systems and equipment using technical drawings, schematics and diagnostic tools.
• Carry out electrical inspections, testing and commissioning activities to ensure vehicles are returned to service safely and reliably.
• Operate (drive) rail vehicles as required, within depot operating limits, and in accordance with all relevant operating procedures.
• Ensure that safety procedures and documents are adhered to in accordance with VMI & local instruction.
• Ensure that work sheets are signed off promptly and correctly on completion of work.
• Ensure that the appropriate Quality and Environmental procedures and work instructions are adhered to.
• Attend technical, quality, safety and general briefings ensuring that the necessary action is taken on items raised.
• Undertake Safety Critical Work Regulations assessments under the guidance of the Team Leader, taking remedial action where necessary.
• Carry out any duties within level of competence, as requested by the Team Leader / Heavy Maintenance Manager.
• Maintain good housekeeping and standard of cleanliness throughout depot at all times.
• Use of all PPE in accordance with Standards and Local Instructions.
• Assist as directed by Team Leader / Heavy Maintenance Manager to ensure Rolling Stock availability / reliability targets are met.
• Maintain compliance with all company policies and procedures.

What You Bring:

• Qualifications – Must have a minimum of a Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electrotechnical Engineering or a related engineering discipline.
• Experience – Proven experience in electrical maintenance, fault finding, repair and testing activities within rail, manufacturing, heavy engineering or similar environments.
• Knowledge – Good understanding of electrical systems, depot operations and the ability to interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and engineering drawings.
• Engineering – Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles, fault diagnosis techniques and safe isolation procedures. Experience of rolling stock maintenance would be advantageous.
• Problem Solving – Ability to identify faults, determine root causes and implement effective solutions to minimise downtime.

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