System Technician

Stadler Rail Service UK; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail service provider in the UK is seeking a System Technician to join their Liverpool Kirkdale Depot. The role involves providing technical and production support to ensure compliance with safety and reliability standards. Candidates should have extensive engineering experience in rolling stock maintenance and a proven track record in fault diagnosis and repair. The position offers a competitive salary starting at £48,391.84, alongside various benefits including 36 days of annual leave and a defined contribution pension scheme.

Benefits

Competitive salary

36 days annual leave

Defined contribution pension scheme

Healthshield Cash Plan Membership

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Served a recognised apprenticeship to minimum City and Guilds/BTEC level with Mechanical/Electrical bias.
• Extensive professional engineering experience in rolling stock maintenance.
• Strong knowledge and understanding of risk and safety in the workplace.

Responsibilities

• Provide essential technical and production support.
• Ensure compliance with safety, reliability, and environmental standards.
• Conduct fault diagnosis and maintenance repairs.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Maintenance

Problem-solving

Teamwork

IT skills

Education

City and Guilds/BTEC level with Mechanical/Electrical bias

NVQ level 5 or similar standard

Tools

Microsoft packages

Job description

System Technician – Liverpool – Permanent

Stadler Rail Service UK (SRSUK)

Job Title: System Technician

We are Recruiting!

Are you passionate about the future of rail transport? Do you want to be part of a team that’s shaping the next generation of trains using cutting-edge technology? Look no further! Join us as a System Technician, based at our Kirkdale depot.

Who we are:

SRSUK is a proud subsidiary of Stadler Rail AG Switzerland. At SRSUK we take pride in delivering high-class services for our modern trains across the UK. Our established presence in passenger rail, combined with our expanding expertise in freight rail, positions us as a leading service supplier in the UK rail industry. We are dedicated to continuous growth and technical innovation, in line with our ambitious business strategy.

Why Join Us:

Innovative Environment: Working in a fast paced, results orientated environment, you will proactively work alongside your team to ensure services are available.

Growth and Development: You will be part of a dynamic company committed to the development of our people, offering opportunities for learning and career development.

Passionate Team: You will manage a dedicated team working diligently to deliver and provide an essential service successfully collaborating with key stakeholders.

Customer-Centric Approach: You will work effectively to ensure the needs and expectations of our service users are supplied with the highest standards of service.

What We’re Looking For:

We're seeking proactive individuals who align with our company KPI’s and values. If you are looking to make a difference and deliver high quality service then we want to hear from you.

What We Will Offer You In Return:

• £48,391.84 starting salary, £51,416.33 upon successful completion of your probationary period plus 20% shift allowance
• 35 hours per week.
• 30 minute paid meal break
• 36 days annual leave, pro-rata to the length of your shift and when you join.
• Enhanced Maternity Package
• Enhanced Paternity Package
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Healthshield Cash Plan Membership
• Defined contribution pension scheme with Scottish Widows.

Role Overview:

Based at the Liverpool Kirkdale Depot, this role reports into the on‑duty Production Manager. The System Technician will provide essential technical and production support, ensuring accurate reporting across performance functions and compliance with contractual standards. They will guarantee trains meet safety, reliability, environmental, and presentation criteria, applying industry best practices to support Stadler’s growth in the UK. Responsibilities include fault diagnosis, maintenance, repairs, and modifications, with opportunities to specialise in areas such as training or system support, while independently driving company KPIs and values.

What are we looking for?

Essential:

• Served a recognised apprenticeship to minimum City and Guilds/ BTEC level with Mechanical / Electrical / electronic bias and NVQ level 5 or to a proven similar standard.
• Extensive professional engineering experience in (rolling stock) maintenance.
• Knowledge and experience in modern technical systems and fault finding techniques and the interaction between these, conducting and leading complex root cause investigations and reading electrical / mechanical schematics competently.
• Strong knowledge, experience and understanding of risk and safety in the workplace from a production perspective.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems.
• Be able to pass and maintain all competencies required forthe role.
• Must demonstrate commitment to maintaining professional knowledge and ensure the depth of their specialist knowledge is maintained.
• Can demonstrate a customer driven attitude focused on quality.
• Ability to work as part of a team, going above and beyond were required.
• Willing to support and guide colleagues.
• Base understanding of cost implications.
• Demonstrate a passion for continual improvement, self‑improvement, system & process improvements, operational excellence and end user experience.
• Good level of IT skill including Microsoft packages.

Desirable:

• Experience of planning and scheduling work.
• Experience of managing small teams including first line people management issues.
• Knowledge of maintenance activities with a large multi‑disciplined transport fleet.
• Proven extensive experience in an engineering environment with a focus on technical, through‑life support.
• Demonstrate understanding and experience with system know‑how and know‑why, process and performance improvement techniques.
• Demonstrate ability to understand, including but not limited to, complex designs, reports, recommendations and investigations that may have impact to the safe and cost effective operation to both Stadler and other stakeholders.
• Ability to understand legislation and standards relating to people & product health and safety, production, technical and general transport matters.

Closing date for applications is Friday 2nd January 2026

All vacancies and online application at: https://www.stadlerrail.com/en/careers/open-positions?25=1112910

Apply now for a career that is on the right track!