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Rail Maintenance Technician
Location: Heathrow
Job Type: Full-Time
Salary:
£43,251 plus shift allowance of £6,100
Rising to £48,733 plus shift allowance once competent (typically within a year)
Rail Maintenance Technician Working Hours:
2 day shifts, 2 night shifts, followed by 4 days off
12-hour shifts (7 AM - 7 PM and 7 PM - 7 AM)
Are you a skilled and qualified Engineering Technician looking for an exciting opportunity? Join Heathrow’s Rail Engineering team and play a crucial role in ensuring smooth and efficient passenger movement across our airport. This is an excellent opportunity to work on a variety of modernisation and maintenance projects, ensuring our cutting-edge transport systems remain at peak performance.
Rail Maintenance Technician Key Responsibilities:Maintain and service Heathrow’s fleet of trains, Pods, and Track Transit System (TTS).
Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
Assist in commissioning a new fleet of passenger trains and phasing out older stock.
Keep accurate records of maintenance history to meet regulatory requirements.
Identify areas for improvement and implement meaningful changes.
Ensure compliance with safety standards, proactively reducing risks and hazards.
NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a recognised engineering discipline.
Strong mechanical skills in a practical working environment.
Demonstrable problem-solving and analytical abilities.
Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, complex environment.
Excellent communication skills.
For qualifications achieved after 1992: Must hold an NVQ Level 3 or Apprenticeship in one of the following:
Maintenance Technician
Mechanical Engineering
Mechatronics Engineering
Electrical Engineering
Electronic Engineering
For qualifications achieved before 1992: We accept:
Recognised indentured apprenticeships (EITB, CITB, JIB).
City & Guilds Levels 1 and 2 or equivalent engineering training.
J Segment Craft Certificate, TR21 Technician Certificate, or equivalent Level 3/4 qualifications from EITB, SEMTA, EnTRA, or EAL.
JIB, CITB, or EURS Gold Card or equivalent Level 3 skills card in the core disciplines above.
City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Installation.
Competitive salary with a structured increase once competent.
Exposure to a wide range of engineering disciplines in a world-class airport environment.
Work in a dynamic and varied setting, from underground tunnels to mechanical workshops.
Continuous professional development opportunities.
Join us at Heathrow and be a part of a world-class team, ensuring the safe and efficient operation of one of the world’s busiest airports!
Apply now for the Rail Maintenance Technician, to take your engineering career to new heights!
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