Technician

ALSTOM Gruppe; East Staffordshire; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension

Life Insurance

Medical Coverage

52 weeks maternity leave

25 days annual leave

Job summary

Alstom Barton-under-Needwood is seeking an experienced maintenance engineer to ensure the 22X fleet meets safety and operational standards. You will inspect train systems, perform component replacements, and work with cross-functional teams including maintenance and diagnostics to uphold safety-critical requirements.

You will interpret technical drawings and system documentation, manage maintenance records, and contribute to continuous improvement while adhering to health, safety and

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Engineering discipline.
• Experience in a Rolling Stock Engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and engineering drawings.
• Knowledge of train systems: Electrical, Mechanical and Software.
• Familiarity with condition monitoring and diagnostic tools.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out component replacements and system adjustments.
• Ensuring the 22X fleet meets operational and safety performance standards.
• Acting as an Authorised Person in maintenance and repair activities.
• Conducting detailed inspections of train systems (electrical, mechanical, software).
• Identifying faults using root cause analysis techniques.
• Recording defects and corrective actions in maintenance systems.
• Interpreting engineering drawings, schematics and documentation.
• Supporting continuous improvement to reduce downtime and improve reliability.
• Maintaining safety and compliance throughout work.

Skills

Rolling Stock Exp

Train Systems Knowledge

Engineering Drawings

Condition Monitoring

MS Office

Multiple Priorities

Problem Solving

Safety Compliance

Stakeholder Mgmt

Education

Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Engineering

Tools

SES (Smart Execution System)

MS Office Suite

Job description

Location: Barton -Under-Needwood (DE13 8ES) (On-Site)

Appointment Basis: Permanent (Shifts Days/Nights/Weekends)

Apply by: 22/09/26

Salary + Benefits: £ circa 55k

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 86,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your engineering expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll work alongside skilled and collaborative teammates.You'll play a key role in ensuring the operational and safety performance standards of the 22X fleet are met. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business (maintenance, diagnostics, and compliance), conduct detailed inspections of train systems, and much more.

We’ll look to you for:

• Carrying out component replacements and system adjustments.
• Ensuring the 22X fleet meets operational and safety performance standards.
• Acting as an Authorised Person in maintenance and repair activities.
• Conducting detailed inspections of train systems, including electrical, mechanical, and software-based systems.
• Identifying and rectifying faults using root cause analysis techniques.
• Recording defects and corrective actions in maintenance management systems.
• Interpreting engineering drawings, schematics, and technical documentation.
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives to enhance reliability and reduce downtime.
• Adhering to all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Maintaining accurate records of maintenance activities, repairs, and inspections.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• Level 3 NVQ in an Electrical Engineering Discipline
• Experience in a Rolling Stock Engineering environment
• Knowledge of a variety of train systems including Electrical, Mechanical and Software. Ability to read and interpret technical manuals and engineering drawings.
• Familiarity with condition monitoring and diagnostic tools.
• Experience in a production or manufacturing environment
• Familiarity with SES(Smart Execution System) or similar production systems as well as MS Office packages
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Proactive and detail-oriented approach
• Strong organisational and planning skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Collaborative team player with experience working across functions
• Adaptable and responsive to changing business priorities
• Self-motivated with a positive, can-do attitude
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Competent and confident in undertaking safety-critical activities
• Ability to prioritise workload and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and compliance.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career. You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our agile working environment
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive benefits
• (pension, life ins., medical)
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holidays
• Enjoy a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Equal Opportunity Statement

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.