Warranty Technician

Rullion; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rullion is recruiting Warranty Support Technicians for a long-term contract at the new Taff's Well depot in Cardiff. You will support Class 398 Citylink tram-train vehicles, performing warranty repairs and modifications, fault diagnosis, and functional testing within a multidisciplinary team.

The role involves reading schematics, documenting findings, and collaborating with commissioning, production and depot teams to ensure safe, compliant operation.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent electrical, electronic or mechanical qualification.
• Strong practical experience in rolling stock maintenance, commissioning, warranty or fleet modification.
• Experience working on trains, trams, tram-trains or similar rail vehicles.
• Strong electrical and/or mechanical fault-finding skills.
• Ability to read electrical or mechanical schematics and drawings.
• Experience documenting maintenance records.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out electrical and/or mechanical warranty repairs on Class 398 vehicles.
• Diagnosing faults and identifying root causes across train systems.
• Completing hardware modifications and modification campaigns across the fleet.
• Undertaking functional testing and sign-off following repairs and modifications.
• Reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical drawings, schematics and technical documentation.
• Liaising closely with commissioning, production, engineering and depot teams.

Skills

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Schematic reading

Team player

IT literacy

Education

Electrical/Mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent (NVQ3/City & Guilds/BTEC)

Tools

Reading electrical/mechanical schematics

Job description

Warranty Support Technician Location: Taff's Well, Cardiff Contract: Long-term contract Industry: Rail / Rolling Stock Maintenance Fleet: Class 398 Citylink Tram-Trains The opportunity We are recruiting Warranty Support Technicians for a long-term contract opportunity based at the brand-new Taff's Well rail depot in Cardiff.

Working on the Class 398 Citylink fleet, you will join a technical team responsible for supporting new vehicles during their warranty and introduction into service period.

The role will involve a combination of electrical and mechanical fault finding, warranty repairs, modifications, functional testing and technical investigations.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Rolling Stock Technician or Engineer looking for a circa two-year contract assignment working on a modern fleet of tram-train vehicles.

You will be responsible for:

• 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.

What we're looking for

• A recognised electrical, electronic or mechanical engineering apprenticeship/qualification, ideally to NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent.


• Strong practical experience within rolling stock maintenance, commissioning, warranty or fleet modification.


• Experience working on trains, trams, tram-trains or similar rail vehicles.


• Strong electrical and/or mechanical fault-finding skills.


• The ability to confidently read electrical or mechanical schematics and drawings.


• Experience investigating technical faults and identifying root causes.


• A good understanding of safe systems of work within a maintenance or production environment.


• Experience completing technical documentation and maintenance records.


• Basic IT competency, including Microsoft Office and electronic maintenance/asset management systems.


• A practical, hands-on approach with the ability to work effectively as part of a technical team.

Experience in any of the following would be advantageous

• Stadler Citylink or similar tram/light rail vehicles.


• New fleet introduction or commissioning.


• Rolling stock warranty support.


• Fleet modification programmes.


• TCMS and vehicle control systems.


• Train propulsion, braking and door systems.


• High and low voltage electrical systems.


• Stock and materials control.


• Preparing component kits for modification campaigns.


• Post-modification functional testing.


• Technical investigations and root cause analysis.

Interested?

Rail / Rolling Stock / Warranty / Commissioning / Fault Finding / Modification / Electrical / Mechanical / Tram / Tram-Train / Class 398 / Citylink / Cardiff / Taff's Well Rullion celebrates and supports diversity and is committed to ensuring equal opportunities for both employees and applicants.