Technician - Longsight, Manchester

CAF Rail UK Limited; Manchester; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail transportation company based in Manchester is seeking a highly skilled technician with NVQ Level 3 in electrical or mechanical engineering and 3 years' experience. The successful candidate will diagnose faults, conduct root cause analysis, and ensure the reliability of trains. A competitive salary of around £49,000 per annum is offered. Flexibility for varying shifts, including weekends, is essential.

Qualifications

• 3 years of post-apprenticeship experience in relevant field.
• Experience in diagnosing faults across electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.
• Valid driver's license and flexible to work various shifts.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and conduct root cause analysis on trains.
• Perform corrective actions and repairs in a depot setting.
• Ensure passenger service availability and reliability.

Skills

Fault detection

Root cause analysis

Electrical schematics interpretation

Diagnostic software proficiency

Test and measuring equipment usage

Education

NVQ Level 3 in electrical/mechanical engineering or equivalent

Job description

WHAT 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 BE YOUR ROLE IN THE COMPANY?

If you have technical expertise and an analytical mindset, we need you on our team. You'll work with us 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. As a valued member of our team, you will be responsible for performing corrective actions and repairs on new trains in a depot setting to ensure passenger service availability and reliability.

WHAT SALARY WILL YOU BE PAID FOR THIS ROLE?

As a Real Living Wage Employer, we are proud to pay competitively at CAF. For this role you will be offered a salary in the region of £49,000 per annum.

WHAT YOU NEED TO SUCCEED IN THIS POSITION

To succeed in the role, you have an NVQ Level 3 in electrical / mechanical engineering (or equivalent) plus 3 years of post-apprenticeship experience under your belt. 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 a valid driver's license and have a flexible approach to working varying shifts including weekends, and both day and night shifts.