Vehicle TechnicianLondonUp

Alstom; East Ham; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading rail transport company is looking for an engineer at the East Ham Maintenance Depot to support the Class 720/6 Aventra and Class 357 Electrostar fleets. You will oversee design, development, and maintenance to ensure compliance with safety and performance standards. The role requires experience in rolling stock, strong problem-solving skills, and proficiency in engineering tools. This opportunity offers a dynamic work environment with a comprehensive benefits package, emphasizing career development and flexibility.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Flexible benefits

Comprehensive competitive benefits (pension, life insurance, medical)

Qualifications

• Degree level HNC/HND in an engineering related subject or equivalent.
• Experience in rolling stock and a rail background.
• Strong reliability management skills to support the Project Reliability Board.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, development and maintenance of rolling stock.
• Mitigate safety and reliability risks and conduct root cause analysis.
• Lead improvement projects to reduce train maintenance costs.

Skills

Rolling stock experience

Project planning and management

Problem-solving abilities

Reliability management skills

Education

Degree level HNC/HND in an engineering related subject

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Project

Maximo

SAP

Job description

Join us in shaping the future of rail travel. Based at East Ham Maintenance Depot, you'll support the newly commissioned Class 720/6 Aventra and Class 357 Electrostar fleets, playing a pivotal role in ensuring their safety, reliability, and performance. This is your opportunity to make a real impact on the passenger experience and the efficiency of modern rail systems.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the design, development and maintenance of rolling stock to ensure compliance with safety, performance and regulatory standards.
• Mitigate safety and reliability risks, conduct root cause analysis and define long‑term solutions.
• Collaborate with designers, manufacturers, suppliers and operators to manage projects from concept to completion.
• Identify and implement safe, cost‑effective containment measures and counter‑measures for product safety issues, ensuring accurate reporting and timely resolution.
• Support the depot in resolving engineering issues and making fitness‑to‑run decisions.
• Plan and ensure delivery readiness (including Bills of Materials, work instructions and configuration) for scheduled maintenance activities as defined by the Vehicle Maintenance Schedule.
• Lead improvement projects to reduce train maintenance and operational costs while ensuring the fleet maintenance regime is certified, adhered to and compliant with all relevant legislation.
• Implement customer variation orders, improve train presentation and customer ambience, and manage risks and opportunities to enhance safety, reliability and profitability.
• Support day‑to‑day depot operations teams in resolving fleet issues.
• Occasionally work at height and in enclosed spaces.

Qualifications

• Degree level HNC/HND in an engineering related subject or equivalent.
• Experience in rolling stock and a rail background.
• Organisational and project planning/management skills, governance and execution.
• Understanding of key engineering processes (e.g. risk assessments, FMECA) and standards.
• Problem‑solving abilities and practical experience of root cause analysis techniques.
• Computer literate (MS Windows + Office, Microsoft Project, Maximo, SAP).
• Strong reliability management skills to support the Project Reliability Board.
• Experience conducting incident root cause analysis and performance attribution in accordance with Railway Group Standards (e.g. The Rule Book).

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.
• Utilise our agile working environment.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from award‑winning learning and development.
• Fair and dynamic reward package recognising performance and potential, plus comprehensive competitive benefits (pension, life insurance, medical).
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holidays.
• Option to enjoy a brand new electric or hybrid vehicle with our salary sacrifice scheme.
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to your lifestyle.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all 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.

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