Technician 1

First Group; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

First Group is seeking a Technician 1 for maintenance at the Reading Train Care Depot. The role involves critical maintenance tasks on Class 387 & 16X rolling stock, requiring an NVQ Level 3 in Engineering. Join a committed team dedicated to transforming rail travel experiences. Enjoy benefits like free rail travel, comprehensive training, and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Final salary pension scheme

Free rail travel for employee and family

Company-sponsored health care plan

Employee assistance program

Qualifications

• Engineering experience, especially in Diesel and Electric rolling stock.
• Recognised engineering background.
• Ability to work weekends and holidays.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety critical and non-safety critical tasks on rolling stock.
• Coordinate tasks with team members.
• Carry out maintenance, fault finding, and defect reporting.
• Provide technical support at mainline stations.

Skills

Pro-active

Teamwork

Fault finding

Planning

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering subject

Job description

Who are we?

GWR is the proud custodian of one of the most prestigious railway networks in the world. Our services call at over 275 stations, stretching across the South West of England.

Over the next few years we will be making history with huge investments that will affect all areas of operations, from new trains to stations upgrades and local community support.

We aim to transform the way people think about rail travel by setting a new standard – a better experience for our customers. Together we will restore the railways as a very special way to travel – relaxing, fast, efficient, friendly and fun.

If you share our passion for the railway then we would love to hear from you.

We are looking for a, driven individual to undertake the position of Technician 1 (across nights, days and wheel lathe) at Reading Train Care Depot. The successful candidate will be joining a team responsible for the preventative and reactive maintenance of Class 387 & 16X rolling stock. We are looking for someone who is self-motivated with a desire to succeed.

What you'll be doing?

Your main responsibilities will be:

• Carrying out safety critical and non-safety critical tasks in accordance with controlled technical instructions on Diesel and Electric rolling stock.
• Plan/Co-ordinate tasks with others working on the same unit / vehicle(s) or location.
• To carry out maintenance activities, fault finding & rectification and defect reporting.
• Provide technical support at mainline stations as required
• Create and maintain the necessary safe conditions for work activity.
• Work away from home location, dependent upon personal contract and/or roster requirement

Who we're looking for?

You'll need to be:

• Pro-active and able to work as part of a team, or alone as required.
• Able to plan your workload to meet tight constraints.
• Able to work weekends, bank holidays and live within a reasonable distance of Reading Train Care Depot.
• Be from a recognised engineering background.

As a minimum you'll need to have:

• An NVQ Level 3 in an Engineering subject.
• Engineering experience (Railway knowledge of Diesel and Electric rolling stock will be advantageous to the role, but local training will be provided).

The Reward?

As well as a great team environment and comprehensive training, all GWR colleagues enjoy a range of benefits including final salary pension scheme, free rail travel across the GWR network for you and your family, company-sponsored health care plan and an Employee assistance programme.

Additional Information:

The roster will include a variety of shifts including nights, weekends and Bank holidays.

About the location?

Reading Train Care Depot is a large varied site with good transport links. The outstations are accessible by rail and road.

Additional Information?

The successful candidate must live within a one-hour commute of the depot.

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We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.

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