Engineer Technologist

Req ID:451798 

Location: Birmingham / Derby

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Apply by: 30/4/24.

Salary + Benefits inc: Excellent Pension, Contributed Healthcare, Life Assurance, plus many more flexible benefits.

Alstom is the UK & Ireland’s leading supplier of new trains, train services, and signalling infrastructure projects. It has built just under 40% of the UK’s mainline train fleet, all the fleets currently in service with London Underground and Dublin’s LUAS.

It is building the UK’s biggest train programme in a generation – AVENTRA - for seven of the UK’s largest train operating companies, is ramping up to build the next generation of Greater Dublin’s commuter trains, DART+ as well as 54 HS2 high-speed trains in a Joint Venture. Alstom also supports 66% of the UK fleet through its Services business and is the UK’s leading CP6 signalling & infrastructure provider.

Employing 6,000 people across the UK and Ireland, we design, build and test trains at the UK’s largest end-to-end train manufacturing factory in Derby and operate major sites at Widnes, Crewe, Ilford and Plymouth, as well as 30 train services depots across the UK&I.

Your future role

Take on a new challenge and apply your Engineering/Technologist expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You’ll report to the Principal Engineering Technologist and work alongside respected, resourceful teammates.

You’ll participate in the development and / or improvement of tools and processes within the business including requirements capture, planning, specifications, design, implementation, testing and roll out. The Engineer / Technologist participates in the development, introduction and delivery of Signalling processes and tools and into the UK market. This portfolio currently includes SMARTBENCH, SMARTCERT, Data Validation Tool, SML Support System and Test Environment, SML auto testing and Enhanced Technical Assurance Process. Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business SS&I, Training providers. Assist in ensuring that tools and processes remain fit for purpose and enable continuous improvement of them by proactively suggesting and implementing improvements. and much more.

You’ll specifically take care of the development of signalling processes, but also configuration and testing.

We’ll look to you for:

• To understand the basics of regulations that apply to signalling engineering and the railway in general e.g. temporary works, CSM, CDM, electricity at work etc.

• Participate in the delivery / improvement of Signalling tools and processes.
• Ensure activities are delivered on time and to budget.
• Contribute to improvements in processes and tools within the Alstom signalling business.
• Ensure IRSE logbook and Authority to Work are maintained and regularly reviewed.
• Ensure mentorship plans are in place for mentored activities and proactively review with mentor.
• To develop an understanding of EHS systems and best practice
• To be able to input information such as close calls etc into iForm and other Alstom IT tools.
• To understand the basics of regulations that apply to signalling engineering and the railway in general eg temporary works, CSM, CDM, electricity at work etc.
• Ensure work is performed in a safe and effective manner and in accordance with the Health & Safety at Work Act (1974), Electricity at Work Regulations (1989), Railway Group Standards, and relevant Alstom Procedures.

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: 

• HND or equivalent in an engineering or mathematical based subject or equivalent work experience.

Ability to carry out configuration works on at least one of the following systems-

• MCS o VHLC / ElectroLogIXS
• SMARTLOCK (scheme and VIXL data)
• SMARTLOCK (support system and test environment)
• Automated production and testing services.

AND/OR

Ability to write software in one of the following languages-

• VB.NET
• C#.NET
• ET o C++

On a personal level you’ll be-

• Motivating and Inspiring
• Operational Effectiveness/Accountability
• Technical Aptitude and Good Dexterity Skills
• Able to drive or willing to learn.
• Ability to make decisions/Sense of urgency.
• Operational Effectiveness/Accountability
• Collaboration/Teamwork
• Communication with Transparency
• Technical Aptitude and Good Dexterity Skills
• Self-Directed and Results Focused

Things you’ll enjoy.

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines.
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues.
• Contribute to innovative projects.
• Utilise our flexible, resilient working environment.
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries.
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning.
• Progress towards Principal Engineering Technologist
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) 

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

What we offer

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package, 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

Equal opportunity statement:
Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. 

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.