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Technician 8-Month Fixed Term Contract (Newton Heath)

Cafmobility

Manchester

On-site

GBP 49,000

Full time

24 days ago

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Job summary

A leading transportation maintenance company in Manchester is looking for a mid-senior level engineer to diagnose faults and perform repairs on trains. The role requires NVQ Level 3 in electrical/mechanical engineering and offers a competitive salary around £49,000 per annum. The ideal candidate should possess strong analytical skills and flexibility to work varying shifts. Additional benefits include 25 days of annual leave and a workplace pension scheme.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Excellent workplace pension scheme (up to 10% contribution)

Health-care cash plan

Bike2Work

Paid volunteering days

Support for social initiatives

Qualifications

3 years of post-apprenticeship experience required.
Experience in root-cause analysis across electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems is essential.
A valid driver's license and the ability to adapt to varying shifts are necessary.

Responsibilities

Diagnose faults across various systems and conduct root-cause analysis.
Perform corrective actions and repairs on new trains to ensure service availability.
Work in a depot setting, adapting to a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Fault detection and analysis

Interpreting electrical diagrams

Using diagnostic software

Flexible approach to work

Education

NVQ Level 3 in electrical/mechanical engineering or equivalent

Tools

Test and measuring equipment

About Caf

Innovation is in our DNA – we thrive on pushing boundaries and adapting to new challenges with a flexible approach. Proud to be a global leader, our fast-paced growth provides exciting opportunities for our team and the community.

Committed to maintaining trains and trams, our mission is to enhance vehicle safety and reliability. Our ultimate goal is to deliver a comfortable, dependable, and sustainable commuting experience for all passengers. Based out of multiple locations across the UK, our 24/7 operation means we’re always on hand to deliver reliable technical support. Utilizing the latest digital technology, we strive to enhance dependability, helping people to get to where they need to be!

We wouldn’t be where we are without our people. Working together as a team, we strive to achieve great things while supporting each other to thrive along the way.

What can you expect from CAF?

Positive Work Environment – based on mutual respect and team spirit.

Professional Development – our projects are often measured in years, sometimes decades, giving you and the organisation a future.

Learning and Autonomy – we encourage you to work autonomously, proposing and deciding what and how.

Security and Reliability – CAF has been working for over 100 years on a path that stretches into the future, giving you the security you need.

Cutting-edge Technology – you will work with the latest technologies, facing the challenge of devising innovative approaches and solutions every day.

What will be your role in the company?

We need you on our team if you have technical expertise and an analytical mindset. You will diagnose faults and conduct root‑cause analysis for an advanced fleet across a range of systems (electrical, pneumatic & hydraulic), using electrical schematics, test equipment, and diagnostic software.

If you thrive on finding solutions in a constantly changing environment and are driven to achieve results, this role is perfect for you. As a valued member of our team, you will perform corrective actions and repairs on new trains in a depot setting to ensure passenger service availability and reliability.

What salary will you be paid for this role?

As a Real Living Wage Employer, we proudly pay competitively. The salary for this role is approximately £49,000 per annum.

What will make you successful in this position?

You will succeed with an NVQ Level 3 in electrical/mechanical engineering (or equivalent) plus 3 years of post‑apprenticeship experience. Experience in detecting faults, carrying out root‑cause analysis across multiple systems, interpreting electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematic diagrams, and proficiency in diagnostic software, test and measuring equipment are required. A valid driver’s licence and a flexible approach to varying shifts, including weekends, day and night shifts, are also necessary.

What We Offer

A Real Living Wage employer and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, RSSB Mental Health Charter and Women in Rail EDI Charter. We create a culture of inclusivity and belonging, offering benefits such as 25 days annual leave, an excellent workplace pension scheme (up to 10% contribution), a health-care cash plan, Bike2Work, paid volunteering days, and support for social initiatives.

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