Technician

Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc. is seeking a Technician to maintain, repair and overhaul railway vehicles and related equipment in line with applicable standards and instructions.

The role may involve painting, welding, vehicle lifting, and other special processes, with a 7-day roster including afternoons/nights and weekends as required. The technician will follow the IMS and support ISO standards, log work details accurately, and participate in competency assessments.

Qualifications

• GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4 (or equivalent).
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in relevant mechanical/technical subject.
• Minimum 6 months experience in a similar/relevant Traction & Rolling Stock engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, repair, overhaul and manufacturing activity on rail vehicles and associated machinery, plant and equipment in accordance with specifications and to an acceptable standard.
• Investigate faults and failures, identify trends and perform effective repairs with minimal disruption to other activities.
• Read and accurately interpret drawings, technical specifications and work instructions.
• Work in accordance with applicable targets.
• Maintain general knowledge of working systems and variations.
• Carry out assessment of material requiring overhaul by third parties.
• Ensure good housekeeping in the working environment.
• Demonstrate a pro-active approach to Continuous Improvements initiatives.
• Undertake maintenance, repair and overhaul work at remote locations.

Education

GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4 (or equivalent)

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in relevant mechanical/technical subject

Job description

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE:

The Technician maintains, repairs and overhauls railway vehicles and associated equipment in accordance with applicable standards, procedures, specifications, and instructions.

REF323Q

The Technician maintains, repairs and overhauls railway vehicles and associated equipment in accordance with applicable standards, procedures, specifications, and instructions. This may include special processes and/or skills, for example, painting, welding, vehicle lifting, etc. This will involve working to a 7-day roster which shall include afternoons/nights, bank holidays and weekend shifts as required.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS:

Functional & Technical

• Carry out maintenance, repair, overhaul and manufacturing activity on rail vehicles and associated machinery, plant and equipment in accordance with specifications and to an acceptable standard.
• Investigate faults and failures, identify trends and perform effective repairs, efficiently and with minimal disruption to other activities.
• Read and accurately interpret drawings, technical specifications and work instructions.
• Work in accordance with applicable targets
• Maintain general knowledge of working systems and variations.
• Carry out assessment of material requiring overhaul by third parties.
• Ensure good housekeeping (cleanliness and tidiness of working environment).
• Demonstrate a pro-active approach to Continuous Improvements initiatives.
• Undertake maintenance, repair and overhaul work at remote locations.

Compliance

• Required to work in accordance with the organisation’s Integrated Management System (IMS) and adhere to all relevant policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Responsible for supporting compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001 standards, and must promptly report any health, safety, environmental, quality, or compliance issues. This includes reporting hazards, incidents, and non-conformances in line with Loram organisational requirements.
• Participate in competency assessment programs as required.
• Recording full, complete and accurate details of work performed.

Strategic and Functional Processes

• Achieve required levels of productivity, quality and delivery.
• Work at remote locations as required.
• Provide on-call support as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4 (or equivalent).
• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in relevant mechanical/technical subject.

Experience

• Minimum 6 months experience in a similar/relevant Traction & Rolling Stock engineering environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Education

• Recognised Train the Trainer/Assessor Qualification (holds or is willing to work towards).

Experience

• To hold/be assessment as competent in relevant/appropriate Loram UK competence management modules or equivalent.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Loram is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to fostering an inclusive, diverse, and respectful workplace. We make all employment decisions based on qualifications, merit, and business need, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws in the countries where we operate, including the Equality Act 2010 in the UK, relevant U.S. federal, state, and local laws, Brazil’s anti-discrimination provisions under the Consolidation of Labor Laws (CLT) and Federal Constitution, India’s Equal Remuneration Act and Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act, Australia’s Fair Work Act 2009 and applicable state and territory legislation, and Canada’s human rights protections under the Canadian Human Rights Act and applicable provincial or territorial laws.