Electrical Maintenance Technician

BUSINESS FUNCTION: Engineering
SALARY: £52,031 per annum, 75% Salary for Training Period
Ready to power up our train maintenance and keep things running smoothly?
Picture yourself at the forefront of train care, ensuring our fleet is in peak condition and ready to roll. If you have a passion for precision and problem solving, electrical know how, and thrive in a hands-on environment, this could be just the ticket to elevate your engineering career
This is a role of purpose—it’s not just about changing engines, repairing traction motors, or making internal repairs and general maintenance—you’ll be contributing to our overall mission of improving rail travel.
Collaborating with a dedicated Engineering Team to maintain and service our traction and rolling stock to the highest standards
Building Relationships: Communicating with colleagues to share updates and coordinate maintenance efforts, keeping everyone in sync and informed.
Keeping Things on Track: Conducting maintenance, servicing, and repairs with expertise, ensuring our trains are safe and ready for service every day.
Using your expertise in diagnostic software to fault find, problem solve, and carry out root cause analysis to prevent future issues, focusing on our electric units.
Relaying essential information to apprentices and colleagues to foster a culture of teamwork and safety.
With engineering qualifications to NVQ level 3 with an Electrical Engineering bias.
Flexible? To adapt to the varying demands of train maintenance and operational needs.
The drive to be the engine behind our operations, carrying out maintenance and repairs that keep our trains moving forward.
The ability to use diagnostic software to proactively identify and resolve issues and conducting root cause analysis. Alongside mentoring apprentices and contribute to our mission of improving rail travel for all.
Please note this role is safety critical and is subject to Rail Safety & Standards Board (RSSB) regulations. Currently live within a 4 5-minute car journey from our Allerton Train Care Centre Postcode: L15 4LD.
Pass the safety critical medical assessment, including drugs and alcohol screening.
Free Travel: Unlimited free travel for you, your partner, and your dependents on Northern services. Plus up to 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
Generous Pension Scheme: We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
Enhanced Family Benefits: We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
Cycle to Work Scheme: Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.
Exclusive Discounts: From shopping to wellbeing, Northern Perks has you covered.
Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family, lifestyle, and more.
Training and Career Development: We offer tailored training to our colleagues and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. We’re the heartbeat of the North - connecting communities, creating opportunities, and driving sustainable growth. With 2,500 trains running daily, we’re on a mission to improve rail travel and enhance the customer experience while protecting the environment.
Back in 1825, the first passenger train set off in the North of England, after which rail quickly spread across the globe - and this year, we’re celebrating 200 years of the modern railway. As we look back on the historic events that led us here, we also look towards the future as we move into the era of Great British Rail. Join us at this pivotal moment in rail history and play your part in our journey.
At Northern, we don’t just move people from A to B - we’re building a team where everyone feels they belong. Our talent team can make reasonable adjustments to the process if that’s something you need. We're also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, so if you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we’ll always offer an interview.
All successful offers will be subject to a DBS check and medical assessment.
No matter your background, experience, or whether you call it a bap, barm, or cob… there’s a place for you here in the railway.