Technician

Job Title: Technician
Location: Newton Heath, Manchester
Salary: Up to £51,000 per annum
Contract: Permanent

Join a Leading Name in the Rail Rolling Stock Industry!

Are you an experienced Technician with a passion for fault-finding, diagnostics and keeping trains running reliably? Looking for your next career move with a leading organisation in the rail rolling stock industry?

We’re recruiting a skilled Technician to join our client’s team on a permanent basis at their Newton Heath depot in Manchester. Offering a salary of up to £51,000 per annum, this is an excellent opportunity to put your technical expertise to work on modern rolling stock in a dynamic, fast-paced environment.

The Role - What Will You Be Doing?
As a Technician, you’ll play a key role in maintaining train reliability, diagnosing complex faults and ensuring rolling stock is safe, efficient and ready for passenger service.

Your responsibilities will include:
Diagnosing faults and carrying out root cause analysis across electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
Interpreting electrical schematics and hydraulic and pneumatic diagrams to identify and resolve technical issues.
Using diagnostic software, test equipment and measuring instruments to investigate faults accurately.
Carrying out corrective maintenance, repairs and technical interventions on modern trains within a depot environment.
Identifying underlying causes of faults and implementing effective, lasting solutions.
Supporting fleet availability and reliability by ensuring maintenance and repair work is completed to the required standards.
Working collaboratively with colleagues to resolve technical challenges and maintain operational performance.

What Are We Looking For?
To be successful in this role, you’ll ideally have:
An NVQ Level 3 in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or an equivalent qualification.
A minimum of three years’ post-apprenticeship experience in a relevant technical or engineering role.
Proven experience in fault diagnosis and root cause analysis across multiple engineering systems.
The ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematic diagrams.
Experience using diagnostic software, test equipment and precision measuring instruments.
A valid driving licence.
A flexible approach to working shifts, including days, nights and weekends.
We’re looking for someone with a strong analytical mindset, excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance. You’ll be comfortable working in a changing environment, taking ownership of technical issues and delivering effective solutions.

What’s on Offer?
Salary of up to £51,000 per annum.
Permanent employment with a leading organisation in the rail rolling stock industry.

The opportunity to work on modern train fleets and advanced engineering systems.
A technically challenging role where your skills and experience will make a real difference.
The chance to develop your expertise within an established rail engineering environment.

Ready for Your Next Career Move?
If you’re an experienced Technician looking for a permanent opportunity in Manchester, where you can apply your fault-finding expertise and contribute to the reliability of modern trains, we’d love to hear from you.
Apply today to take the next step in your rail engineering career!