Technician

2 months ago

Birmingham, Birmingham, United Kingdom West Midlands Railway Full time

As part of the Transport UK Group, West Midlands Trains delivers around 1,300 train journeys a day, for more than 60 million passengers a year, across our two brands - West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway.

We are committed to delivering a safe and reliable train service, by investing in our fleet of trains, stations and employees. As part of this investment we are looking to recruit a Technician, on a permanent basis, based at Tyseley TMD.

What does the job involve?

  • To attend to the servicing, maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification of traction and rolling stock
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance on rolling stock to laid down specifications
  • To at all times ensure compliance with local, company and industry safety procedures and regulations including local operating and depot protection procedures. To where competent attend to In Service Failures and undertake the duties of Designated Person as required.
  • Adhering to Stores Procedures when using material. and to ensure cost effective use of said materials to include use of any electronic Maintenance Management System
  • To ride units in service to gain insight into unit condition as required or directed.
  • Ensure compliance with processes and procedures in respect of the Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems.
  • Make recommendations to management and technical staff that lead to the improvement of technical documentation, tooling or other work practices that would lead to improved productivity/efficiency, greater safety or higher fleet reliability. (an example would be making recommendation on improvement to VMIs or on updating level checks)

What skills and experience do I need to do the job?

  • Completed appropriate apprenticeship or hold relevant qualifications in electrical / mechanical engineering as specified by current company policy.
  • Knowledge of West Midlands Trains maintained rolling stock (be prepared to undertake appropriate training).
  • Emergency First Aid (Compulsory)
  • PTS / Designated Person Trained (if required)
  • Power Plant equipment trained
  • PC / IT literate (Job specific training provided)
  • E2 Competent
  • Some specific additional skills in this grade group ie Lathe Operator, Welder, Carriage repairer/painter

What are the salary and benefits?

  • Defined Benefit pension – one of the best in the UK
  • Free travel on all our trains and those of other train companies within our parent group company - for you, your partner and any dependent children
  • 75% off all other train company travel tickets
  • Retail discounts
  • Career development opportunities

Due to the volume of applications we receive the advert may close earlier than the published closing date. Please submit your application as soon as possible to avoid missing out.

As an inclusive employer, we welcome applications from all backgrounds and ensure no-one receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of age, disability, gender, race/ethnicity, religion, belief and sexual orientation.

Applications will be considered from colleagues with 6 months experience, after completion of their probationary period and a full check of absence and disciplinary records.

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