High Level Technician - Old Oak Common

Orion Electrotech; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job description

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:

1. Performing high-level electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis
2. Providing engineering advice on train systems (TCMS, HVAC, propulsion, brakes, doors)
3. Developing solutions for both immediate fixes and long-term reliability
4. Attending to train failures during service
5. Conducting root cause analysis using FRACAS, 8D, and PPS methodologies
6. Downloading and analysing train data using diagnostic software
7. Monitoring train reliability and availability performance
8. Performing system software updates
9. Supporting safety-related incidents
10. Representing the service provider at Failure Review Boards
11. Contributing to health and safety initiatives
12. 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 your right to work status before we can confirm an interview.