Warranty Support Technician – Tram-Train Fleet (Class 398)

Rullion; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion is recruiting Warranty Support Technicians for a two-year contract at the Taff's Well rail depot in Cardiff. You will support Class 398 Citylink tram-trains during warranty and introduction to service, performing electrical and mechanical fault finding, repairs and modifications.

You will read schematics, carry out functional testing, and document technical findings while coordinating with commissioning, production and depot teams.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship/qualification in electrical, electronic or mechanical engineering.
• Strong fault-finding skills across electrical/ mechanical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical drawings and schematics.
• Experience with maintenance records and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out electrical and/or mechanical warranty repairs on Class 398 vehicles.
• Diagnosing faults and identifying root causes across a range of train systems.
• Completing hardware modifications and modification campaigns across the fleet.
• Undertaking functional testing and sign-off following repairs and modifications.
• Working across systems including high and low voltage, TCMS, propulsion, doors, brakes, bogies and vehicle body systems.
• Reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Investigating repeat failures and supporting the resolution of more complex technical issues.
• Supporting condition monitoring and performance investigations.
• Recording completed work, materials and technical findings accurately within the asset management system.
• Producing clear technical reports covering defects, repairs and investigations.
• Supporting warranty claims and post-incident investigations where required.
• Ensuring removed components are correctly recorded and returned for repair, overhaul or investigation.
• Assisting with materials management, stock control and preparing component kits for upcoming modifications.
• Liaising closely with commissioning, production, engineering and depot teams.
• Working in accordance with all relevant safety, quality and environmental procedures.

Skills

Fault finding

Schematic reading

Team collaboration

Maintenance planning

Stock awareness

Education

Electrical/Electronic/Mechanical engineering apprenticeship or equivalent

Tools

Asset management systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Rullion is recruiting Warranty Support Technicians for a two-year contract at the Taff's Well rail depot in Cardiff. You will support Class 398 Citylink tram-trains during warranty and introduction to service, performing electrical and mechanical fault finding, repairs and modifications.

You will read schematics, carry out functional testing, and document technical findings while coordinating with commissioning, production and depot teams.