Technician 1

FirstGroup Internal; Reading; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in rail transport is looking for a Technician 1 for the Reading Train Care Depot to handle the maintenance of rolling stock. The ideal candidate will have an NVQ Level 3 in Engineering and be able to work varied shifts. Join a dynamic team ensuring the highest safety and technical standards.

Qualifications

• Previous engineering experience, preferably with knowledge of Diesel and Electric rolling stock.
• Able to work independently or as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Perform safety critical and non-safety critical tasks as per technical instructions.
• Plan and coordinate maintenance tasks on Diesel and Electric rolling stock.
• Maintain safe working conditions and report defects.

Skills

Technical Support

Fault Finding

Maintenance

Teamwork

Proactivity

Education

NVQ Level 3 in an Engineering subject

Job description

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.

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

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).

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.

For more information regarding the application process, please contact Iain Hardy, Production Manager on 07841 764017

In case of technical difficulties when submitting your application, please contact the Recruitment Team [e-mail]

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