Outstation Technician

We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make a great addition to our vibrant international team.

As an Outstation Technician, you'll play a vital role in maintaining our latest fleet of Desiro City trains. We're looking for individuals with a strong background in both electrical and mechanical engineering, coupled with experience in fault diagnosis. While prior rail experience is preferred, we offer comprehensive training to all successful technicians who join us.

Your base location will be Bedford, however you will be stationed across various remote outposts throughout the northern Thameslink route. This role operates on a shift basis, encompassing both day and night shifts to ensure round-the-clock support.

As part of the interview process, candidates will be required to complete mandatory online testing. Additionally, to comply with legal obligations outlined in the Working Time Regulations, ROGS Regulations, and other Railway Group Standards, successful candidates should be based within a one-hour commute from the depot.

You‘ll make a difference by … .

Undertake maintenance and repair of the allocated rolling stock to meet the requirements of the production plan Carry out download diagnosis and fault finding to an advanced level Produce complex, analytical technical reports on fault investigation Assist other team members with the development of technical skills Specialise in areas of technical expertise Assist with the provision of technical support at incidents off depot Provide first line support at stations and mainline incidents.

Your success will be grounded by …

Proven experience within a predominately electrical engineering environment - ideally within fault finding. Experience in documenting actions and operations accurately and in line with procedures. Good knowledge and understanding for care of tools, equipment and PPE. Knowledge of Health & Safety including bio-hazards, manual handling and Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH). Experience of using a laptop for diagnostic, faultfinding and rectification purposes and who can produce detailed complex, analytical technical reports. Ability to understand and interpret relevant technical publications.

You'll benefit from …

Our compensation package includes a competitive salary, company bonus, holiday allowance and pension. We celebrate the fact that our employees are individuals and have different wants and needs. With this in mind, we have a flexible benefits scheme where you can tailor your benefits package to suit you.

We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and #create a better tomorrow with us

At Siemens, we promote a growth mindset, the self-belief that we can learn and grow, take on new challenges and adapt to change. If you don't match all the criteria for this role but feel you have transferable skills to enable you to succeed, we encourage you to apply

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