High Level Technician

Req ID: 498209

Location: New Cross Gate, SE14

Appointment Basis: Permanent

Apply by: 5th November

Salary + Benefits: CIRCA £62,000

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

Responsible for carrying out routine maintenance, repair and fault finding on Class 378 Electric Multiple Units. Take overall responsibility of vehicle repairs in line with vehicle maintenance instructions (VMI’s).

Undertake all types of maintenance rectification work to ensure that we provide a safe, reliable, and defect free train. Take responsibility for the safe, efficient and professional workmanship of oneself and others under your control. Undertake ‘Designated Person’ safety responsibility for applying Depot Protection System and ensure safe systems of work methods are applied.

We’ll look to you for:

• HNC/HND in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering preferable or equiavlent

• NVQ Level 3 in Electrical based industry (Rail, Aerospace, Military) or equivalent

• Basic electrical awareness competence

• Previous Experience in rolling stock

• Proven experience in health and safety

• Provide train systems engineering advice for the vehicle as a whole and for the key vehicle systems (such as TCMS - train control system, HVAC, propulsion, brakes, doors, on-train communications etc.)

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: 

• Demonstrate excellence in approach to work and people activities

• Practical hands on approach to problem solving

• High Level fault finding electrically and mechanically

• Responsible for accurate completion of all paperwork prior to supervisor validation.

• Highly self-motivated individual, able to work under your own initiative

• You will possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills

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
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) 
• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay
• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle

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!

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.