AFC Workshop Technician — Field Maintenance Pro

North East Ambition; England; On-site; GBP 34,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent transport operator in the UK is seeking a Workshop Technician to join their Automatic Fare Collection team. You'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing ticketing systems, ensuring smooth operations on the Tyne and Wear Metro. Qualifications include a recognised apprenticeship and experience with electrical installations. The position offers a salary of £33,549.73, along with extensive benefits including 28 days leave and travel perks. Join a dedicated team and contribute to innovative projects that benefit the community.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

28 days annual leave plus bank holidays

Free travel on Tyne and Wear services

Health cash plan for dental and optical costs

Access to discounts on various services

Qualifications

• Must have a driving licence.
• Experience with ticketing systems, machines, validators, and gatelines is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Repair, maintain, and fine-tune ticketing systems.
• Support field maintainers when necessary.
• Collaborate with colleagues to keep operations smooth.

Skills

Tech-savvy with distributed systems

Electrical installations experience

Able to prioritise and work independently

Education

Served a recognised apprenticeship

Electrical/electronic BTC/ONC or equivalent

Job description

A prominent transport operator in the UK is seeking a Workshop Technician to join their Automatic Fare Collection team. You'll be responsible for maintaining and repairing ticketing systems, ensuring smooth operations on the Tyne and Wear Metro. Qualifications include a recognised apprenticeship and experience with electrical installations. The position offers a salary of £33,549.73, along with extensive benefits including 28 days leave and travel perks. Join a dedicated team and contribute to innovative projects that benefit the community.