Train Systems Diagnostic Technician

CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles)

City of Edinburgh

On-site

GBP 37,000 - 49,000

Full time

14 days+
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Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave 25 days
Pension up to 10%
Health care
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Flexible working
Sponsorship program
Volunteer days

Job summary

CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) is hiring for a technical role in the UK with a focus on fault diagnosis and root cause analysis across electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. You will diagnose faults, perform corrective actions on trains in a depot, and ensure passenger service availability.

The role requires an NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering (or equivalent) and at least 3 years post-apprenticeship experience, along with the ability to interpret schematics and

Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering (or equivalent).
  • Experience detecting faults and carrying out root cause analysis across multiple systems.
  • Ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematic diagrams, and use diagnostic software and test equipment.

Responsibilities

  • Diagnose faults and perform corrective actions on trains in a depot to ensure service availability and reliability.
  • Analyse faults across electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems using schematics and diagnostic tools.
  • Work in a 37.5-hour week with no shifts, possessing a valid driver's license.

Skills

Fault diagnosis
Root cause analysis
Electrical diagrams
Hydraulic diagrams
Pneumatic diagrams
Diagnostic software
Test equipment
Driver's license

Education

NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering

Job description

CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) is hiring for a technical role in the UK with a focus on fault diagnosis and root cause analysis across electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems. You will diagnose faults, perform corrective actions on trains in a depot, and ensure passenger service availability.

The role requires an NVQ Level 3 in mechanical engineering (or equivalent) and at least 3 years post-apprenticeship experience, along with the ability to interpret schematics and

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