Rolling Stock Technician — Hands-On, Safety-Focused Engineer

Blackpool Transport Services Limited; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Blackpool Transport is seeking a proactive Rolling Stock Technician to join the Tramway Engineering team at Starr Gate Depot. You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, complete repairs and inspections, and ensure trams and depot systems remain safe and reliable.

Working in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment, you will develop skills across electrical, mechanical and related disciplines, while maintaining high workmanship standards and accurate record keeping

Qualifications

• Qualified Level 3 electrical, mechanical or engineering maintenance credential or equivalent experience.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• Practical maintenance experience in engineering, transport, vehicle, plant or workshop settings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance, inspections and fault diagnosis on trams, plant and depot equipment.
• Maintain high workmanship standards and accurate maintenance records.
• Follow safe working practices and ensure compliance with health and safety requirements.
• Collaborate across engineering disciplines and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Maintenance experience

Fault diagnosis

Health safety

Communication skills

Electrical knowledge

Trams experience

Education

Level 3 electrical/mechanical maintenance qualification

Job description

Blackpool Transport is seeking a proactive Rolling Stock Technician to join the Tramway Engineering team at Starr Gate Depot. You will carry out planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, complete repairs and inspections, and ensure trams and depot systems remain safe and reliable.

Working in a multi-disciplinary engineering environment, you will develop skills across electrical, mechanical and related disciplines, while maintaining high workmanship standards and accurate record keeping