Vehicle Technician

Alstom; Willesden; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport solutions company in the UK is seeking a skilled technician to perform technical maintenance on Aventra Units. The role involves ensuring safety compliance, fault finding, and coaching staff in quality standards. The ideal candidate possesses an NVQL3 qualification and has excellent problem-solving and interpersonal skills. Competitive remuneration package with opportunities for career development is offered.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Company-contributed pension scheme

Flexible benefits

Qualifications

• Demonstrate excellence in approach to work and people activities.
• Highly self-motivated individual, able to work under your own initiative.
• Fault finding electrically and mechanically.

Responsibilities

• Undertake technical maintenance to the required standards.
• Produce comprehensive reports on specific fault finding investigations.
• Coach staff in good working practices and quality standards.

Skills

Problem solving

Safety Critical Competencies

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

NVQL3 Qualification or equivalent

Job description

You will be working on our LOTrain project based at Willesden TMD, you will also be required to work on our site at Ilford depot at times. You'll be responsible for carrying out routine maintenance, repair and fault finding on Aventra Units. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business and have responsibility of vehicle examinations in line with vehicle maintenance instruction, and take responsibility for the safe, efficient and professional workmanship of oneself and others under your control and much more. We'll look to you for:

Responsibilities

• Undertake technical maintenance to the required standards, and in accordance with all maintenance instructions.
• Responsible for the accuracy and completeness of all maintenance documentation prior to Shift Production Manager (SPM) validation and authorisation.
• Responsible to the Shift Production Manager for the accurate identification of outstanding work at the end of the shift.
• Operation of powered plant, lifting and mechanical handling equipment.
• Ensuring all problems with processes, tooling and documentation are identified within the team is reported to the Shift Production Manager / Facility Management Team.
• Highlighting potential Health and Safety concerns.
• Compliance with all laid down H&S legislation and depot procedures to ensure a safe accident‑free environment.
• Responsible for keeping the work area clean and tidy and to the highest standards at all times.
• Supporting the SPM regarding delivery of Quality, Waste Reduction, Delivery and EHS targets.
• Produce comprehensive reports on specific fault finding investigations.
• Identify potential improvements and feedback to Engineering.
• Constantly searching for ways to improve processes.
• Responsible for the coaching of staff in good working practices and quality standards. Supporting the Shift Production Manager in the identification of training needs.

Qualifications & Experience

• NVQL3 Qualification or equivalent.
• Demonstrate excellence in approach to work and people activities.
• Practical hands‑on approach to problem solving.
• Safety Critical Competencies.
• Fault finding electrically and mechanically.
• Responsible for accurate completion of all paperwork prior to supervisor validation.
• Highly self‑motivated individual, able to work under your own initiative.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

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. Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow's mobility. That's why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

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.

Benefits

• 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).

What we offer – a highly competitive remuneration package, 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company‑contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.