Job Description

Are you looking for the opportunity to work on the maintenance of the brand-new, state of the art, 197 fleet of trains, working for the most complete manufacturer of rail vehicles in the UK market?

Ford & Stanley – The Rail Recruitment Experts are recruiting a Technician for a world-class leader in the international market for the design, manufacture, maintenance and supply of equipment and components for railway systems.

The Opportunity

This is a fantastic opportunity to work on the brand-new, state of the art 197 fleet of trains conducting 30-day maintenance exams and storage exams.

Location (s):

Crewe Depot, with travel to Telford required using a company vehicle during working hours (approx. 2-3 times per week).

Hours: 40 hours per week (days) Monday to Friday (occasional OT may be available on Saturdays)

Role and Responsibilities:

Carrying out maintenance exams

Carrying out storage exams

Troubleshooting using electrical schematics, test equipment, and diagnostic software

Fault finding and root cause analysis on electrical and electronic systems.

The Candidate

Will have heavy maintenance experience

Will have experience working in a safety critical environment

Will be a team player with the experience to work independently

Will be a problem-solver with a logical mindset and the ability to think on their feet

Essentials

Experience following vehicle maintenance instructions

NVQ Level 3 minimum qualification (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline

Ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematic diagrams

Experience using test and measuring equipment

Experience using diagnostic software

Valid and clean UK driver’s license

Desirable

Experience with fault finding and conducting root cause analysis

Experience working on PIS, PA, CCTV, HVAC, and auxiliary electrical equipment.

Experience with diesel engines and generator sets.

Likely Job Titles: technician, maintenance, dual skilled technician, mechanical, mechanic, electrical, electric, heavy maintenance, exam technician, exams technician

Ford & Stanley Ltd is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy