Traincare Point Fleet Support Team Member

ALSTOM Gruppe; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transportation solutions provider in Glasgow is looking for a dual-skilled professional to maintain and repair rolling stock and locomotives. You will be part of a team committed to safety and quality, providing Line of Route support and ensuring on-time completion of tasks. Ideal candidates will have an apprenticeship or equivalent technical qualifications, combined with mechanical and electrical skills. Enjoy a rewarding career with comprehensive benefits, including flexible leave and training investment.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits including life, medical, and pension

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits tailored to your lifestyle

Qualifications

• Experience of working to procedures and vehicle maintenance instructions.
• Knowledge and practical experience of train maintenance.
• Ability to work safely and comply with regulations.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, repair and overhaul rolling stock and locomotives.
• Comply with safety procedures and regulations.
• Provide Line of Route support and carry out in-service repairs.

Skills

Electrical and mechanical skills

Fault finding and repair

Teamwork

Mentoring and instructing

Education

Time served apprenticeship or equivalent (ONC/HNC/City & Guilds)

Job description

Location

Glasgow, GLG, GB

Company

Alstom

Appointment Basis

Permanent

Apply by

12th January

Salary + Benefits

£39,402.68 + 18.5% shift allowance

Your future role

To work as part of a team to service, maintain, repair and overhaul rolling stock, locomotives, plant and equipment including the latest generation in train technology. The team shall ensure the fleet is serviced, maintained and repaired in a safe and cost effective manner whilst constantly seeking to improve quality. In particular TCP shall carry out line of route support to maintain the highest level of service delivery.

Responsibilities

• Work as directed by and in cooperation with the TCP Regional Co-ordinator / TcC PM or SPM observing start of shift notices and briefs.
• Comply with all Traincare Point / Traincare Centre protection procedures.
• Have an understanding and comply with all safety notices, rules and regulations and follow safe working practices including COSHH, EAWR & Health & Safety at Work Act.
• Understand and work within the Company policies on drugs and alcohol, Environment, Health and Safety and Quality.
• Use IT systems relating to work being done including systems related to safety, quality, reporting and training.
• Fault finding and repair.
• Work as part of a team ensuring work is completed on time and to specification.
• Support and coach other team members and cycle through local Traincare Centres for the purposes of training and development.
• Carry out Line of Route support including but not limited to:
• Attend train ‘incidents’.
• Recommend course of actions to Fleet Control Engineer.
• Carry out in-service repairs.
• Investigate and report on existing defects.
• Carry out train system downloads as required in accordance with company procedures.
• Ride trains as required to provide feedback to Engineering and/or reliability teams.
• Support Loco hauling operations.
• Carry out exams and checks as required.
• Relocate to support the service during engineering work and or service disruption.

All about you

• Time served apprenticeship or equivalent with associated technical qualifications (ONC/HNC/City & Guilds) or recognised equivalent.
• Dual skilled (mechanical and electrical) Electrical Bias
• Experience of working to procedures, work instructions and vehicle maintenance
• instructions
• Knowledge, and practical experience of train maintenance
• Experience of mentoring and instructing other team members

Things you’ll enjoy

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle

Equal opportunity statement

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!