Traincare Point Fleet Support Team Member

Alstom; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport company in Glasgow is seeking a skilled individual to maintain and repair rolling stock and train systems. The role includes complying with safety standards, mentoring team members, and providing support during incidents. Ideal candidates should possess technical qualifications and dual skills in mechanical and electrical disciplines. This position offers a competitive salary plus benefits and promises a fulfilling career in the rail industry.

Benefits

Comprehensive health coverage

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits package

Qualifications

• Ability to fault find and repair.
• Experience of mentoring and instructing other team members.
• Understanding of safety regulations and working practices.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, repair and overhaul locomotives and train systems.
• Comply with all Traincare Point procedures.
• Provide Line of Route support during incidents.

Skills

Time served apprenticeship or equivalent

Dual skilled (mechanical and electrical)

Experience of working to procedures

Knowledge of train maintenance

Education

Technical qualifications (ONC/HNC/City & Guilds)

Job description

Req ID: 503859

Location: Glasgow

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Apply by: 12th January

Salary + Benefits: £39,402.68 + 18.5% shift allowance

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

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.

We’ll look to you for:

• 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

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• 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
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• Knowledge, and practical experience of train maintenance
• Experience of mentoring and instructing other team members

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You’ll also:

• 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

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!

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.