Service Train Technician

Location: London, LND, GB

Company: Alstom

Location: New Cross Gate, SE14

Appointment Basis: Permanent. 4 on 4 off 12 hour shifts.

Apply by: 26th December

Salary + Benefits: CIRCA £55,000

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry.

Your future role

Responsible for carrying out routine maintenance, repair and fault finding on Class 378 Electric Multiple Unit. Take overall responsibility of vehicle examinations in line with vehicle maintenance instructions (VMI’s).

Undertake all types of maintenance examination work to ensure that we provide a safe, reliable, and defect free train. Take responsibility for the safe, efficient and professional workmanship of oneself and others under your control.

Undertake ‘Designated Person’ safety responsibility for applying Depot Protection System and ensure safe systems of work methods are applied.

We’ll look to you for:

• Technical maintenance to the required standards, in accordance with all maintenance instructions.
• Accuracy and completeness of all maintenance documentation prior to Shift Production Manager (SPM) validation and authorisation.
• Accurate identification of outstanding work at the end of the shift.
• Operation of powered plant, lifting and mechanical handling equipment.
• Highlighting potential Health and Safety concerns.
• Compliance with all H&S legislation and depot procedures to ensure a safe accident free environment.
• Keeping the work area clean and tidy to the highest standards at all times.
• Supporting the SPM regarding delivery of Quality, Waste Reduction, Delivery and H&S targets.
• Identifying problems with processes, tooling and documentation to the Shift Production Manager / Facility Management Team.
• Producing comprehensive reports on specific fault finding investigations.
• Identifying potential improvements and providing feedback to Engineering.
• Constantly searching for ways to improve processes.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role:

• NVQL3 Qualification or equivalent.
• Demonstrated excellence in approach to work and people activities.
• Practical hands-on approach to problem solving.
• Safety Critical Competencies.
• Fault finding electrically and mechanically.
• Responsible for accurate completion of all paperwork prior to supervisor validation.
• Highly self-motivated individual, able to work under your own initiative.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension).

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

What we offer

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable.

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification.