Job Introduction
Have you got a passion for Problem Solving? Technical work? Fault Finding? Repairs?
Join our Southeastern Engineering team as a Service Engineer at our Slade Green Depot.
* Imagine knowing hundreds of thousands of people are getting to work on time because of your attention to detail.
* Imagine seeing families set off safely on a fun day out because of the repair you made to the train they're boarding.
* Imagine the pride you'll feel every day as a Southeastern engineer.
Can you move people? Apply now.
What You'll Do
* As an SE3, you will be responsible for primary defect repairs to in service units, including defect troubleshooting, defect diagnosis, work scope adherence and defect rectification. You will get the chance to work on our newest/latest fleet of trains that Southeastern has to offer. You will also liaise with external stakeholders in all duties where necessary.
* Predominately electrical fault finding, using schematic drawings and on train monitoring systems
* Reporting directly to the SE5, you will carry out all engineering activities, including exams, defect rectification, modifications, and time based maintenance packages and repair. At Southeastern we are dedicated to providing our customers with a reliable transport structure, striving to complete tasks and work with colleagues effectively to achieve the required standards and specifications.
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The Experience You'll Need
To be considered for the role you will need to demonstrate the below in your application.
* Experienced in an engineering discipline (Electrical Based).
* NVQ 3 in engineering maintenance, electrical, mechanical or equivalent.
* Hold a Technical Certificate in Engineering BTEC.
* Have intermediate IT skills and able to interpret data.
* Able to carry out first level fault finding and follow schematics and diagrams.
* Physically fit and able to pass a medical to engineering standard.
* Previous rolling stock maintenance experience desirable.
* Possess a full Drivers Licence.
All successful candidates will need to undertake and pass a full safety critical medical before formal offer. If you have any questions regarding this please do email
Given the start and end times of shifts, it's also best to have your own transport to get to and from your place of work.
As proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Scheme, we will offer you an interview if you apply under these schemes and meet the minimum criteria for the role.
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Other Things To Know
* All successful applicants will need to pass a Personal Track Safety course or a Depot Track Safety course (full training provided).
* This vacancy may close early if we receive a large number of applications. So, make sure you get yours in early.
* All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, a right to work verification, a basic criminal record check, and a pre-employment medical assessment. Work visa sponsorship isn't available for this role.
* If you applied but weren't successful in getting a similar role at Southeastern, please wait six months before applying again.
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What You'll Get In Return
Along with your salary, the rewards you'll get include:
* a final salary pension
* 24 days annual leave allowance (including bank holidays)
* free rail travel across our networks.
* 4 on 4 off Shift Pattern
Meaning you can feel secure in your career as well as fulfilled by your work.
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A Bit About Southeastern
We're one of Britain's busiest train operators, serving London, Kent and parts of East Sussex. We run over 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 500,000 passengers and serving 180 stations.
However, working on our railway is more than getting passengers from A to B. It's about all the little moments that make a difference to their journey.
It's also about making our railway a great place to work and our team one that represents the communities we serve. This is a journey we're fully committed to and we're proud to have been named a 'Great Place to Work' at the 2023 National Rail Awards and endorsed as a
WORK180 Employer for Women
.
Our ways of working are what we expect of everyone at Southeastern. They are powerful. Tiny moments, every day, from every one of us, add up to massive, positive change. Improving how it feels to work here and how it feels to travel with us.
Learn more about our railway and what we achieved in 2023 .
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Attached documents
* Service Engineer 3 May