Tram Maintenance Technician: Diagnostics & Safety

KeolisAmey Metrolink; Manchester; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free tram travel

Sponsored family pass

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Discounts at retailers

Family-friendly policies

Wellbeing support

Career development support

Job summary

KeolisAmey Metrolink is hiring a Tram Maintenance Technician to join the Rolling Stock Engineering team. You will investigate faults, perform root cause analysis, and carry out corrective actions to keep trams safe and reliable.

You’ll work across a rostered pattern including days, evenings, nights and weekends, contributing to the maintenance plan and supporting a culture of safety and teamwork across a large multi-disciplinary fleet.

Qualifications

• Educated to NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline / Advanced modern apprenticeship or equivalent
• Knowledge of maintenance activities within a large multi-disciplined team
• Knowledge of fault-finding techniques and experience of undertaking diagnostic fault investigations and root cause analysis
• Experience in a large maintenance environment with a focus on safety and completing maintenance activities to plan
• Adaptability to the varying demands of the maintenance and operational needs
• Excellent attention to detail and able to follow instructions
• Work as part of an awesome team to deliver maintenance requirements on time to the capacity model
• Good knowledge of IT systems including the Microsoft applications

Responsibilities

• Dig Deep into Diagnostics - Investigate failures, carry out root cause analysis and implement smart fixes that stop problems in their tracks.
• Champion Fleet Reliability - Play a key role in maintaining our trams to the highest standards, following detailed maintenance instructions to keep everything running smoothly.
• Safety First - You’ll actively take part in safety briefings and workshops, helping to create a culture where everyone looks out for each other.
• Quality Work - You’ll carry out tasks to the highest standards, following our maintenance guidelines to ensure the fleet stays reliable and ready.
• Share Insights - If something’s not quite right, you’ll provide timely and constructive feedback to help us improve and respond quickly.
• Keep Records Spot On - You’ll make sure our asset management records—both paper and digital—are accurate, up-to-date, and easy to follow

Skills

NVQ Level 3

Engineering discipline knowledge

Fault-finding techniques

Diagnostic fault investigations

Safety focus

Attention to detail

Teamwork

IT systems knowledge

Education

NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline / Advanced modern apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

KeolisAmey Metrolink is hiring a Tram Maintenance Technician to join the Rolling Stock Engineering team. You will investigate faults, perform root cause analysis, and carry out corrective actions to keep trams safe and reliable.

You’ll work across a rostered pattern including days, evenings, nights and weekends, contributing to the maintenance plan and supporting a culture of safety and teamwork across a large multi-disciplinary fleet.