Maintenance Technician (Electrical / Mechanical), WS10

Maintenance Technician (Electrical / Mechanical) Wednesbury £28,787.46 Probation & Training Full Time, Permanent 24/7 Shift Roster Our client is the region?s popular and growing tram network. It is an inspiring time for them as the Combined Authority delivers a £1.3 billion investment plan set to significantly expand the tram network, bringing even greater connectivity to people, places and business. In 2021 we are looking to introduce several new trans into their existing fleet and 2 expansions are due to open and go live. The Role: They are currently expanding the engineering department and are recruiting for a number of Maintenance Technicians to join their Rolling Stock team to support their mission to provide a safe and reliable tram service. You will work as part of a team on a 24/7 shift roster. Their Maintenance Technicians provides a safe, effective, efficient and professional tram maintenance, repair and overhaul service for their rolling stock assets. You will actively participate in the ongoing continuous improvement activities for maintenance processes and procedures that support all depot and fleet activities. Key responsibilities include: * The maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification of rolling stock assets; * Ensuring compliance with company and industry safety procedures; * Preventative and corrective maintenance on the trams, actively participating in ongoing continuous improvement activities; * Recording all work activity and support the testing, commissioning and acceptance of new trams; * Supporting the Rolling Stock Maintenance Management Team in the delivery of the production plan; You will also be required to undertake role specific training and competency assessments to achieve both company and national qualifications. What you?ll need: * Completed an appropriate time served apprenticeship or hold relevant qualifications in electrical / mechanical engineering; * Preventative and corrective maintenance experience; * Experience of finding and diagnosing faults in complex mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic and pneumatic systems; * Experience in the use of computer based diagnostic equipment and rolling stock / heavy vehicle maintenance would be advantageous; * Experience in a rail maintenance environment and working with safety critical equipment would be advantageous; * High level of attention to detail, with excellent interpersonal skills and experience of working as part of a team in a similar industry is essential. What they offer in return * Competitive Salary; * 25 days holiday + bank holidays; * Free travel on their trams and buses for you and your partner; * Contributory Pension Scheme; * Discounted Gym membership. * EAP Programme Are you interested? They?d love to hear from you! Closing Date for the position is Sunday 4th October 2020 Interviews will be held in October 2020