Train Depot Technician – Fault Diagnosis & Repair

CAF Group; Liverpool; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Pension plan

Health care cash plan

Bike-to-work scheme

Flexible working

Family friendly culture

Volunteer days

Job summary

CAF Rail UK in Liverpool is seeking a skilled electrical/mechanical technician to diagnose faults across a modern fleet. You will perform root-cause analysis using schematics, diagnostic software, test equipment, and your hands-on expertise to keep trains in service.

You should hold an NVQ Level 3 in electrical or mechanical engineering and have at least three years post-apprenticeship experience, with flexibility for day, night and weekend shifts in a depot environment.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in electrical/ mechanical engineering (or equivalent).
• 3 years post-apprenticeship experience in fault detection and RCA across multiple systems.
• Ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics; proficient with diagnostic software and test equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose faults and conduct root cause analysis across electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems in an advanced fleet.
• Perform corrective actions and repairs on trains in a depot to ensure passenger service availability and reliability.

Skills

Root cause analysis

Electrical troubleshooting

Schematic interpretation

Diagnostic software

Education

NVQ Level 3 in electrical/mechanical engineering

Tools

Diagnostic software

Test equipment

Job description

CAF Rail UK in Liverpool is seeking a skilled electrical/mechanical technician to diagnose faults across a modern fleet. You will perform root-cause analysis using schematics, diagnostic software, test equipment, and your hands-on expertise to keep trains in service.

You should hold an NVQ Level 3 in electrical or mechanical engineering and have at least three years post-apprenticeship experience, with flexibility for day, night and weekend shifts in a depot environment.