Technician West Midlands Railway Jobs in Leicester

Position Summary:

As part of the Abellio 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 fixed term 6 month contract, based in Tyseley TMD.

Position Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance on rolling stock to laid down specifications
• 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)
• Ensure compliance with processes and procedures in respect of the Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems.
• To attend to the servicing, maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification of traction and rolling stock
• 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.
• To ride units in service to gain insight into unit condition as required or directed.
• 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

Requirements & Skills:

• Power Plant equipment trained
• Emergency First Aid (Compulsory)
• PC / IT literate (Job specific training provided)
• E2 Competent
• PTS / Designated Person Trained (if required)
• 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).
• Some specific additional skills in this grade group ie Lathe Operator, Welder, Carriage repairer/painter

Position Information:

Company Name: West Midlands Trains

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Location: Leicester, England, UK

Application Deadline: N/A