Rolling Stock Technician

Excellent salary, free rail travel and a generous rail pension

Mixed shift 4 on 4 off, days and nights.

Location: Birmingham

Are you an experienced rolling stock technician looking for a salaried opportunity with great TOC benefits?

I’m seeking experienced rolling stock technicians to join on an 18-month Fixed Term basis to maintain, overhaul, repair and modify fleets of rolling stock in the Birmingham area.

As a technician you will work to carry out the maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification of Trains and contracted TOC’s rolling stock, to laid down specifications in order to provide reliable and available units to operate a great train service to it’s customers.

As a rolling stock technician your role will include various tasks such as:

*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.

*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

Competencies Required

*Completed appropriate apprenticeship or hold relevant qualifications in electrical / mechanical engineering. Eg, NVQ L3

*Road Vehicle driving licence and authority to drive Railway Service vehicles.

*PC/It Literate

*As well as mechanical and electrical fault finding and repair, some familiarity with Lathes, Welding, carriage repair or painting would be beneficial for this role.

Initially offered as an 18 month fixed term contract, you will be working on a varied shift pattern and will be offered a competitive base salary plus a shift allowance. You will also get company benefits such as free rail travel and a company pension scheme.

Applications are also welcome from engineers coming from a service background: Eg Navy, Army, RAF.

Please be aware, If you are successful your offer will be subject to satisfactory references, CRB check, passing a medical, drug and alcohol screening.