Infrastructure Electrical & Mechanical Team Leader
Location: Wednesbury Depot, Potters Lane, WS10 0AR
Salary: £49,599 per annum + Overtime + Benefits
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: MML Pension, 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays & Free travel on Tram & NX Bus for you and your partner
West Midlands Metro is your gateway to an exciting career in the heart of England's thriving West Midlands region.
We are the driving force behind modern, sustainable urban transportation, connecting cities, towns, and most importantly – people!
With a strong presence in the heart of England, we play a crucial role in connecting communities, enhancing mobility, and contributing to the economic development of the region.
Our sleek trams provide fast, convenient, and eco-friendly transportation solutions, reducing road congestion, lowering carbon emissions, and fostering a greener future for the West Midlands.
We are now recruiting for an experienced and forward-thinking Electrical & Mechanical Team Leader to take a senior technical role in the safe operation and maintenance of our tramway’s critical electrical infrastructure.
This is a high-impact leadership position with real autonomy, you will shape the direction of the Electrical & Mechanical function, influence engineering decisions, and drive improvements that directly enhance the reliability and safety of the network.
You will lead the team responsible for our DC traction power substations, LV distribution systems, and wider electrical assets, setting the technical focus and defining standards of best practice.
We actively welcome applications from outside the rail industry.
If you have strong experience with electrical switchgear, industrial power systems, PLC-controlled plant, utilities, power distribution, defence engineering, or other high-reliability environments, you will bring valuable insight.
Full traction-power training will be provided for the right candidate, giving you the platform to apply your expertise, lead a capable team, and make a meaningful difference to a growing transport network.
As our Electrical & Mechanical Team Leader you will be responsible for leading the:
* Maintenance and repair of traction power substations and LV systems
* Team leadership, competence development, and safety assurance
* Switching programmes, isolations, permits, and technical investigations
* Performance reporting and continuous improvement
* Support to new system installations and commissioning
* Participation in the engineering on-call rota
In order to be successful in this role you must have:
* Strong electrical engineering background (switchgear, HV/LV distribution, plant control systems, industrial power, utilities, defence, or similar).
* Experience leading technical teams in a safety-critical environment.
* High attention to detail and excellent understanding of electrical safety principles.
* Ability to review technical documentation, RAMS, schematics, and protection arrangements.
* Level 3 Electrical Engineering qualification
* 18th Edition Wiring Regulations
* Electrical safe systems of work competence
* Ability to achieve Authorised Person (Complex) status within six months (fully funded)
It would be great if you had:
* HNC/HND or degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering
* PLC/Control systems experience
* AP/SAP trained (HV/LV)
* IOSH/NEBOSH
* Rail, traction power, or utility experience
With the network and engineering function continuing to grow, this role provides a unique opportunity to shape the future of our electrical infrastructure and advance your own professional development.
Why Join MML
At Midland Metro Ltd, you’ll be part of a team that keeps the region moving. We offer a supportive environment where your experience is valued, your ideas are heard, and your development is a priority.
Ready to share your engineering expertise and help shape the next generation of tram maintenance professionals
Apply now and become part of the team keeping the West Midlands on track