Req ID: 411839
Location: Oxley, Wolverhampton, WV10 6JQ
Appointment Basis: Permanent. This is a shift-based role covering a 3 shift pattern
Apply by: 4th April
Salary: Circa £40,000 + 18.5% Shift Allowance
Leading societies to a low carbon future, Alstom develops and markets mobility solutions that provide the sustainable foundations for the future of transportation. Our product portfolio ranges from high-speed trains, metros, monorail, and trams to integrated systems, customised services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility solutions. Joining us means joining a caring, responsible, and innovative company where more than 70,000 people lead the way to greener and smarter mobility, worldwide.
Employing 6,000 people within the UK & Ireland, we are the prominent supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet, as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas.
Are you seeking to enhance your career? Join us on our journey as our Maintenance Team Member and make your mark with a globally renowned organisation in the rail sector.
The Operations team based at our Oxley Traincare Depot, currently perform preventative and corrective maintenance on the Class 390 (Pendolino) fleet operated by Avanti West Coast and are expanding to be able to carry out the preventative maintenance on the new Class 805/807 fleet which will be replacing the Class 221 fleet currently operated by Avanti West Coast.
Purpose of role
You’ll be working as part of a team, to ensure that the fleet is serviced and maintained in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner, whilst constantly seeking to improve quality.
In addition to this role, you’ll have an opportunity to train as a depot train driver. On successful completion of driver training (OPC) an additional allowance of up to circa £6,000 would be payable. Working for Alstom, you’ll also have great opportunities to develop new skills and progress your career.
What are my key responsibilities?
- Examination and Inspection of rolling stock.
- Electrical and mechanical fitting.
- Electrical and mechanical fault finding.
- Carry out all work in line with Alstom’s zero deviation policy (AZDP).
What do I need to qualify for this job?
At Alstom we are agile, inclusive, and responsible in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are an essential component of our assessment process and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.
Essential
- An Engineering qualification such as HNC Electrical / Electronic or Level 4 Rail Engineering, minimum level 3 electrical and/or mechanical qualification
- Practical experience and a sound knowledge of mechanical, electrical, and electronic engineering aspects of modern Electric Multiple Units
- Technical experience and expertise in mechanical and electrical engineering
- Good verbal and written communications skills
- IT skills – competent user of a Personal Computer, including office packages, e-mail, and intranet
What we offer
We offer a competitive remuneration package, including shift allowance, 32 days annual leave + 2 days for Christmas Day and Boxing Day, (increasing to 34 + 2 after 10 years’ service). An excellent company-contributed pension scheme, life assurance, 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?
We aim to have a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals, of different ages, genders, ethnicities, disability, LGBT, religion and/or belief. 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.
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