Senior Rail Technician - Fault Analysis & Train Support

ALSTOM Gruppe; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Contributed healthcare

Life assurance

Pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Alstom in Milton Keynes is seeking a Higher Level Technician to ensure maintenance and operation of the Aventra Class 730 fleet, meeting contractual requirements and following VMI/VMP procedures. You will diagnose faults, conduct on-train testing, provide technical support to depots, and produce fault reports with strong emphasis on safety and collaboration with Outstation and ISST roles.

The role offers a competitive package, 25 days leave, healthcare, pension and a dynamic, international work

Qualifications

• HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferable
• GNVQ Level 3 in Electrical based industry (Rail, Aerospace, Military) required -or equivalent
• Previous Experience in rolling stock
• Proven experience in health and safety
• Good IT skills in Microsoft Offices.

Responsibilities

• Communicate with customer and colleagues
• Fault finding and fault rectification
• Undertake in-depth fault analysis and system preventative interventions
• Liaise with and provide support to Outstation and ISST roles
• Provide scope of work instructions
• Provide technical support to the depot teams in fault finding
• Undertake campaigns for fleet software updates
• Proficient in fault analysis tools (Fleet Monitor, OTDR, System fault log analysis)
• Follow Vehicle Maintenance Instructions (VMI) and Vehicle Maintenance Procedures (VMP)
• Facilitate off site working around the network
• Provide on train technical support
• Support customer operational requirements
• Detailed fault reporting and recording on web and App based systems
• Modify maintained products to improve reliability and reduce costs
• Assist with skills development within depots and train care points
• Arrange and undertake test runs for fault resolution
• Functionally test train borne systems with diagnostics
• Review and rectify test specifications
• Assist in validation of maintenance documentation and instructions
• Assist in validation of Maintenance Schedule amendments

Skills

Fault finding

Fault rectification

System fault analysis

Technical support

Communication

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

GNVQ Level 3 in Electrical industry

Tools

Fleet Monitor

OTDR

fault log analysis

Job description

Alstom in Milton Keynes is seeking a Higher Level Technician to ensure maintenance and operation of the Aventra Class 730 fleet, meeting contractual requirements and following VMI/VMP procedures. You will diagnose faults, conduct on-train testing, provide technical support to depots, and produce fault reports with strong emphasis on safety and collaboration with Outstation and ISST roles.

The role offers a competitive package, 25 days leave, healthcare, pension and a dynamic, international work