Service Engineer Level 1 - Ashford Depot

Southeastern; Ashford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail service provider is seeking a Service Engineer Level 1 at their Ashford Depot. The role involves routine repairs and fault finding, with a chance to work on the latest trains. Candidates should have NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent, experience in mechanical or electrical work, and a full Drivers Licence. The position offers a competitive salary with benefits like rail travel and pension. Suitable for those with practical aptitude and the ability to read schematics.

Benefits

Final salary pension

24 days annual leave including bank holidays

Free rail travel across networks

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate experience in skilled mechanical or electrical work.
• Should possess practical aptitude for hands-on tasks.
• Ability to read and follow schematics and diagrams is essential.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine repairs and first level fault finding.
• Examine work as directed by the Team Leader.
• Work on the newest fleet of trains.

Skills

Experience skilled mechanical / electrical work

Practical Aptitude

Ability to read and follow schematics and diagrams

Basic knowledge of IT systems and computer skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance Electrical or equivalent

Job description

Job Introduction

Have you got a passion for Problem Solving? Technical work? Fault Finding? Repairs? Join our southeastern Engineering team as a Service Engineer Level 1 at our Ashford (Kent) Depot.

• Imagine knowing hundreds of thousands of people are getting to work on time because of your attention to detail.
• Imagine seeing families set off safely on a fun day out because of the repair you made to the train they’re boarding.
• Imagine the pride you’ll feel every day as a southeastern engineer.

Can you move people? Apply now.

What you’ll do

You will be responsible for carrying out routine repairs, examination work and first level fault finding as directed by the Team Leader.

You will also get the chance to work on our newest / latest fleet of trains that SE has to offer.

Find out more about the role here;

The experience you’ll need

To be considered for the role you will need to demonstrate the below in your application.

• Experience skilled mechanical / electrical work.
• Practical Aptitude.
• Ability to read and follow schematics and diagrams.
• NVQ Level 3 in Engineering Maintenance Electrical or equivalent
• Basic knowledge of IT systems and computer skills.
• Possess a full Drivers Licence.

All successful candidates will need to undertake and pass a full safety critical medical before formal offer. If you have any questions regarding this please do email .

Given the start and end times of shifts, it’s also best to have your own transport to get to and from your place of work.

As proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Scheme, we will offer you an interview if you apply under these schemes and meet the minimum criteria for the role. Find out more here.

Other things to know

• All successful applicants will need to pass a Personal Track Safety course or a Depot Track Safety course (full training provided).
• This vacancy may close early if we receive a large number of applications. So, make sure you get yours in early.
• All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, a right to work verification, a basic criminal record check, and a pre-employment medical assessment. Work visa sponsorship isn’t available for this role.
• If you applied but weren’t successful in getting a similar role at Southern, please wait six months before applying again.

Find out more about our recruitment process and get tips to help you apply.

What you’ll get in return

Along with your salary, the rewards you’ll get include :

• a final salary pension
• 24 days annual leave allowance (including bank holidays)
• free rail travel across our networks.

Meaning you can feel secure in your career as well as fulfilled by your work. Click here to see our full range of amazing benefits.

A bit about Southern

We’re one of Britain’s busiest train operators, serving London, Kent and parts of East Sussex. We run over 1, trains a day, carrying more than , passengers and serving stations.

However, working on our railway is more than getting passengers from A to B. It’s about all the little moments that make a difference to their journey.

It’s also about making our railway a great place to work and our team one that represents the communities we serve. This is a journey we’re fully committed to and we’re proud to have been named a ‘Great Place to Work’ at the National Rail Awards and endorsed as a WORK Employer for Women .

Our ways of working are what we expect of everyone at Southern. They are powerful. Tiny moments, every day, from every one of us, add up to massive, positive change. Improving how it feels to work here and how it feels to travel with us.

At the heart of everything we do, our Safeguarding Team works to keep our customers, colleagues, and the public safe by improving safeguarding measures and knowledge making sure everyone gets home safe, every day.

Learn more about our railway .

SE Trains Limited

Apply Salary £34, rising to £43, per annum after successful completion of training plus free travel Frequency Annual Job Reference seastern / TP / / - AD / W / Contract Type Permanent - Full Time Closing Date 24 December, Job Category Service Engineers Business Unit Engineering Location Ashford T&RS Depot, United Kingdom Posted on 02 December, Apply