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HIGH LEVEL TECHNICIAN (ROLLING STOCK)
North West London
THE OPPORTUNITY
- Pay Rate: £30.27 per hour (PAYE) / £38.85 (Umbrella)
- Hours: Minimum 50 hours per week
- Shift Pattern: 4 days on, 4 days off rotation (Days and Nights)
- Contract: Ongoing
- Start Date: Immediate
WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR
We're seeking experienced technicians to join our client's team in North West London. Our client is a world-renowned rolling stock manufacturer and maintenance provider, operating in 60 countries with over 70,000 employees globally. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical expertise with the ability to diagnose and solve complex problems on railway rolling stock.
WHAT YOU'LL DO
Reporting to the Reliability Shift Manager, you'll work as part of a small technical team providing specialist support for the Class 345 Crossrail fleet of trains. Your primary focus will be on corrective maintenance, detailed fault finding, and repairs in a safety-critical environment. Key responsibilities include:
- Performing high-level electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis
- Providing engineering advice on train systems (TCMS, HVAC, propulsion, brakes, doors)
- Developing solutions for both immediate fixes and long-term reliability
- Attending to train failures during service
- Conducting root cause analysis using FRACAS, 8D, and PPS methodologies
- Downloading and analysing train data using diagnostic software
- Monitoring train reliability and availability performance
- Performing system software updates
- Supporting safety-related incidents
- Representing the service provider at Failure Review Boards
- Contributing to health and safety initiatives
- Preparing technical reports
YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
- Strong knowledge of both mechanical and electrical engineering
- Advanced fault-finding abilities
- Experience with diagnostic tools and data analysis
- Ability to work from maintenance manuals and schematics
- Experience replacing and testing components, including wiring looms
- Continuity testing and electrical system diagnostics
- Self-motivated with ability to work under own initiative
- Excellent communication skills and report writing abilities
QUALIFICATIONS
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an ELECTRICAL discipline
BACKGROUNDS WE VALUE
Experience in any of these fields is highly relevant:
- Rail/Rolling Stock
- Military (RAF, REME, Army, Navy)
- Marine Engineering
- Avionics/Aircraft Maintenance
- Industrial Electrical Systems
- Plant Engineering/HVAC
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
- All applicants must pass a drugs and alcohol test
- Due to high application volumes, only suitable candidates will be contacted
- We may keep your details on file for future opportunities
HOW TO APPLY
Please send your CV to (url removed)
NB: We will need to see scanned proof of qualifications and check you right to work status before you we can confirm an interview.
