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Train Door Technician

Hays Specialist Recruitment Limited
Posted 10 days ago, valid for 5 days
Location

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire MK10 9QA

Salary

£35,000 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Field Service Engineer position is available as a Train Door Technician in Milton Keynes, offering a salary of £35,000 per annum plus overtime.
  • The role requires candidates to have a proven background in troubleshooting and customer service, with hands-on experience in the maintenance and repair of mechanical systems.
  • Candidates should possess mechanical qualifications, and electrical qualifications or certifications in mechatronics are preferred.
  • The job involves significant travel, typically requiring 3 to 4 nights away from home each week, and may include night work.
  • In addition to salary, the position offers a company pension, 28 holiday days that increase with service, and overtime rates for hours worked beyond the contracted 38 hours per week.

Your new company

I am recruiting for a Field Service Engineer, working as a Train Door Technician for a client based in Milton Keynes.The company supplies, services, repairs and replaces train doors on train stock for a number of customers across the country.

The role will involve travelling to various sites and rail depots for maintenance, repair and installation of train door systems, ensuring they operate as required.The successful candidates will need to work away from home during the week when required (normally 3 to 4 nights away per week) and the role will involve night work on occasion also.

Your new role

The role will involve but not limited to the following duties:

  • Provide on-site support for repairs, upgrades, and overhauls of engineering systems.
  • Conduct training sessions for customers to maximise system effectiveness.
  • Carrying out the work, troubleshooting and integration of existing systems as well as suggestion of remedial measures in the event of malfunctions
  • Troubleshoot malfunctions and suggest corrective actions.
  • Process repair and replacement orders independently.
  • Prepare detailed work reports and documentation.
  • Ensure compliance with safety guidelines and company policies.
  • Collaborate with the team to identify and resolve technical issues.
  • Flexibility to travel and stay away from home when required

Requirements:

  • Proven background in troubleshooting and customer service. Familiarity with door wings, sliding steps, and drives is a plus.
  • Hands-on experience in maintenance and repair of technological mechanical systems
  • Mechanical qualifications required; electrical qualifications preferred.
  • Certification or training in mechatronics or electrical engineering is advantageous.
  • Strong communication and documentation skills. Proficient in technical reporting and computer use.
  • Willingness to travel and stay away three to four nights per week.

What you'll get in return

  • Salary = £35,000 per annum + Overtime
  • Company pension
  • 28 holiday days rising by one each year of service to a maximum of 33
  • Overtime rates apply over the contracted 38hrs per week.
  • Time & Third for Weekdays, Time & Half for Weekends & Double Time for Nightshifts
  • Company van where required
  • Paid train travel

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