We’re growing our Technician team at Tyseley depot and are keen to hear from qualified Technicians, as well as final-year engineering students who are looking to begin their career in the industry this year. This is an excellent opportunity to gain hands on experience across levels 1–5 maintenance. You’ll be involved in maintenance exams, repairs, engine changes, interior and exterior works, heavy maintenance programmes, overhauls, modifications, and fleet-wide campaigns on the diesel units maintained at Tyseley. This includes WM Trains Class 172s and 196s, as well as CrossCountry’s Class 170s. If you're motivated, practical, and ready to build a long term, rewarding career, we’d love to hear from you! Please note, this vacancy will be working a permanent night shift Key Responsibilities To attend to the servicing, maintenance, repair, overhaul and modification of traction and rolling stock. Carry out planned preventative maintenance on rolling stock to laid down specifications. To where competent attend to In Service Failures and undertake the duties of Designated Person as required. Ensure the accurate completion of work records to include the generation of, completion of and sign off of work as complete and compile records of all work done in accordance with local instructions, to include use of any electronic Maintenance Management System. If required compile technical reports relating to work carried out. Ensure compliance with processes and procedures in respect of the Health and Safety, Quality and Environmental Management Systems. Where applicable instruct new entrants, apprentices, contractors, and visitors, on maintenance procedures, act as mentors as required Make recommendations to management and technical staff that lead to the improvement of technical documentation, tooling or other work practices that would lead to improved productivity/efficiency, greater safety, or higher fleet reliability. (an example would be making recommendation on improvement to VMIs or on updating level checks) Where required due to workload carry out other tasks as directed where competent to do so Skills, Knowledge & Expertise Completed appropriate apprenticeship or hold relevant qualifications in electrical / mechanical engineering as specified by current company policy. Knowledge of London Northwestern & West Midlands Railways (LNWMR) diesel multiple units (DMU's) desired - not essential. Road Vehicle driving licence and authority to drive Railway Service vehicles. PTS / Designated Person / AP (Appointed person) Trained (if required) Power Plant equipment trained PC / IT literate (Job specific training provided) Experience of Maintenance Management Systems (MMS) desired Some specific additional skills in this grade group ie Lathe Operator, Carriage repairer/painter To ensure continuity and an effective delivery of service, successful candidates will be required to commit to a minimum 14-month period in role after achieving competence. This also includes existing colleagues who move by internal promotions and transfers. This time allows our future colleagues to support personal career development by allowing time to build strong knowledge and expertise. Job Benefits Salary £49,242 per annum A defined benefit pension from day 1 – one of the best in the UK. Free travel on all London Northwestern and West Midlands Railway services for you, your spouse/partner, and dependents. 8 Friends and Family Day passes to gift per annum on our network. A 24/7 Virtual GP service for you and your household. Our Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)- A confidential employee benefit that supports you with personal or work-related issues affecting your home life, work life, health, or wellbeing Our cycle to work scheme with Evans Cycles. A retail discount portal- offering savings, discounts and cashback at over 800 retailers and restaurants.