Team Leader - WMT [Tysley]

CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles); Birmingham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Excellent pension

Health care plan

Bike2Work

Professional Sponsorship

Flexible working

Family friendly

Volunteer days

Job summary

CAF is seeking a Team Leader to manage a small team of Technicians and prioritise repairs, coordinating with customers to ensure train availability and reliability targets are met. You will diagnose faults across electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems using schematics and diagnostic tools, guiding engineers to effective solutions.

Expect to lead in a dynamic, ever-changing environment, with a focus on hands-on technical leadership, autonomy, and delivering high-quality maintenance outcomes

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in electrical/ mechanical engineering (or equivalent).
• Experience detecting faults and carrying out root cause analysis across multiple systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematic diagrams.
• Proficiency with diagnostic software and test & measuring equipment.
• Valid driver’s license and flexibility for day/night shifts, weekends.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small team of Technicians and prioritise tasks.
• Organise warranty repairs and liaise with customers to meet availability and reliability targets.
• Provide technical support and root cause analysis for an advanced fleet.
• Diagnose faults across electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in a changing environment.

Skills

Team leadership

Communication

Motivation

Problem solving

Flexibility

Education

NVQ Level 3 in electrical/mechanical engineering

Tools

Diagnostic software

Test equipment

Electrical/Hydraulic/Pneumatic schematics

Job description

About Caf

Innovation is in our DNA - we thrive on pushing boundaries and adapting to new challenges with a flexible approach. Proud to be a global leader, our fast-paced growth provides exciting opportunities for our team and the community.

Committed to maintaining trains and trams, our mission is to enhance vehicle safety and reliability. Our ultimate goal is to deliver a comfortable, dependable, and sustainable commuting experience for all passengers.

Based out of multiple locations across the UK, our 24/7 operation means we’re always on hand to deliver reliable technical support. Utilising the latest digital technology, we strive to enhance dependability, helping people to get to where they need to be!

We wouldn’t be where we are without our people. Working together as a team, we strive to achieve great things while supporting each other to thrive along the way. We’re going places, so apply today and become part of our exciting journey.

Short DesWhat can you expect from CAF?

• Positive Work Environment: You will work in a positive environment, based on mutual respect and team spirit.
• Professional Development: Our projects are often measured in years, sometimes decades, giving you and the organisation a future.
• Learning and Autonomy: We will encourage you to work autonomously, being able to propose and decide 'what' and 'how'.
• Security and Reliability: CAF has been working for over 100 years on a path that stretches into the future, giving you the security you need.
• Cutting-edge technology: You will work with the latest technologies, facing the challenge of devising innovative approaches and solutions every day.

What will your role be in the company?

If you have technical expertise and an analytical mindset, as well as excellent communication skills and a natural ability to motivate and lead others, we need you on our team. As Team Leader, you'll work with us to manage a small team of Technicians and you will take the lead on prioritising tasks and organising warranty repairs, whilst liaising with the customer to ensure train availability and reliability targets are achieved.

As Team Leader, you will be relied upon for technical support, working alongside a team of Technicians to diagnose faults and conduct root cause analysis for an advanced fleet across a range of systems (electrical, pneumatic & hydraulic), using a combination of electrical schematics, test equipment, and diagnostic software.

If you are someone who thrives on finding solutions in a constantly changing environment, and are driven to achieve results, then this role is perfect for you.

What will make you successful?

To succeed in the role, you’re a natural communicator and collaborator with the ability to motivate others to drive for results. You have an NVQ Level 3 in electrical/ mechanical engineering (or equivalent) plus extensive post qualifying experience under your belt, and can demonstrate a wide knowledge of on-board train systems.

You have experience in detecting faults and carrying out root cause analysis across multiple systems and are capable of interpreting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematic diagrams, as well as being proficient in using diagnostic software, and test and measuring equipment. You hold a valid driver's license and have a flexible approach to working varying shifts including weekends, and both day and night shifts.

Competencies

• Serving Customers
• Driving for Results
• Displaying Technical Expertise
• Critical Thinking
• Adapting to Change
• Acting with Integrity
• Building and Supporting Teams
• Working Safely

Other Requirements And/or Aspects To Be Assessed

ABOUT WHAT WE OFFER

A Real Living Wage employer and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, RSSB Mental Health Charter and Women in Rail EDI Charter, we’ve a lot to shout about at CAF.

Creating a culture of inclusivity and belonging is really important to us and we’re proud to offer our people a range of benefits to support wellbeing including 25 days annual leave, an excellent workplace pension scheme (with up to 10% contribution from us), not forgetting to mention our generous health care cash plan and Bike2Work scheme just to name a few! Looking for career development? Our Professional Sponsorship scheme will help you to achieve your goals while our Flexible Working policy and Family Friendly culture mean everyone is supported to thrive at CAF.

As a socially responsible business, we offer paid volunteering days and promote a variety of social value initiatives, including tree-planting, company-wide donation drives, and providing support to the homeless community and refugees. We’re creating waves of positive change through delivering meaningful social value impact on and off the tracks!