Back to search
Are you looking for the opportunity to work on the maintenance and rectification on the Birmingham Trams working for the most complete manufacturer of rail vehicles in the UK market?
Ford & Stanley Talentwise are looking for skilled mechanical technicians to join the team working on tram overhauls. Specialising in heavy engineering tasks such as assembly and disassembly, waistline repairs, cutting, grinding and painting on various interior and exterior components. You’ll work on essential structural components, ensuring the trams are fully restored to meet safety and performance standards. If you have experience with heavy mechanical systems and are detail-oriented, this is a great opportunity to contribute to the reliability and durability of our tram fleet..
Location (s):
Dudley
Hours: 40 hours per week (days) Monday to Friday (occasional OT may be available on Saturdays)
Role and Responsibilities:
- Carrying out interior modifications
- Carrying out exterior modifications
- Previous experience of completing underframe strip downs and rebuilds
- Complete heavy underframe strip downs, re-builds
- Experience of grinding rail components
- Be willing to help on other duties such as painting and general maintenance
The Candidate
- Will have heavy maintenance experience
- Be confident when completing strip downs and re-fitting to heavy mechanical components
- Be comfortable working in cramped dirty spaces.
- Will have experience working in a safety critical environment
- Will be a team player with the experience to work independently
- Will be a problem-solver with a logical mindset and the ability to think on their feet
Essentials
- Experience completing mechanical modifications both interior and exterior
- NVQ Level 3 minimum qualification (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline
- Confident using hand tools, to complete modifications
- Valid and clean UK driver’s license
Likely Job Titles: technician, modification technician, skilled technician, mechanical, mechanic
About Ford & Stanley Group
Ford & Stanley Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness.
Ford & Stanley Group Ltd is a Disability Confident Committed employer and is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective of sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.
