Maintenance Technician (Mechanical / Electrical)

Maintenance Technician (Mechanical / Electrical) Wednesbury £28,223 - £33,000 per annum Full Time, Permanent 24/7 Shift Roster Our client is the region’s popular and growing tram network. It is an inspiring time for the Company 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. The Role They are currently expanding the engineering department and are recruiting for Maintenance Technicians to join their Rolling Stock team. Key responsibilities include: Carry out maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification of rolling stock assets; Ensure compliance with company and industry safety procedures; Perform both preventative and corrective maintenance on the trams, actively participating in ongoing continuous improvement activities; Record all work activity and support the testing, commissioning and acceptance of new trams; Support the Rolling Stock Maintenance Management Team in the delivery of the production plan; Working as part of a team on a 24/7 shift roster. 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; Contributory Pension Scheme; Discounted Gym membership. Are you interested? They’d love to hear from you