Maintenance Team Leader

We require Team Leaders of the highest to join a Birmingham based Rail Team to work on
a fleet of brand new state-of-the-art trains.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business using the latest, cutting edge
technology, and build your career with a company with strong principles and over 100
years Industry leading experience.

The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate a wide knowledge of on-board train
systems with large emphasis on fault finding, as well as being capable of providing
technical support to the technicians when required.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervision of a small team of Rail Technicians
- Fault finding and root cause analysis of all on-train systems
- Use of schematics, test & measurement equipment, and diagnostic software
- Planning and organising of warranty repairs
- Liaising with customer at all times to ensure that train availability and reliability
targets are achieved
- Excellent communication skills
- Ability to prioritize and classify work in terms of safety and the impact on the
train’s performance are essential
- Large diesel engines and transmissions
- High voltage systems
- Traction, brakes, passenger doors, PIS/PA, CCTV, HVAC, TCMS
- High pressure pneumatics
- Wiring, fault finding and other associated electrical/mechanical tasks.
- Monitoring competency and conducting competency assessment of technicians.

ACADEMIC &/OR PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS:
- NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant electrical/mechanical discipline

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
- Substantial post qualifying experience
- Fault finding and diagnostic experience
- Use of schematics, test & measurement equipment, and diagnostic software
- Able to interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematic diagrams
- Applicants from rail industry, an automotive or aerospace background will be
considered
- Valid Driver’s Licence
- Available for shift work (Days & Nights including weekends)