Support Technician Rolling Stock

Job Description

Job title: Support Technician (Rolling Stock)Job location:Crofton, WakefieldRates: £18.48 Paye / £23.69 UmbrellaShifts:4 on 4 off (4 days|4 off|4 nights|4 off)Hours per week:Up to 48 hours per weekStart date:ASAPDuration:OngoingIndustries consideredRail, Rolling Stock, RAF, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, Rolling Stock, Commercial/Industrial Electrics, Defence, Plant Engineering, SPM, HVAC, and Process EngineeringDisciplines consideredDiesel Engine Fitter, Electrical Engineer / Mechanical Engineer, Mechanic, Avionic Technician, Aircraft Engineer, Marine Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, and Breakdown EngineerCompany Summary:Europe re a global leader in Rolling Stock vehicle manufacturing, service and maintenance.Position Summary:Reporting to the Team Leaders and Production Manager, as part of a small technical team, you will be required to assist the Technicians & Fleet Operator to undertake mechanical & electrical maintenance, Fault finding and repair on the Class 180 fleet of Adelantetrains. Successful applicants will be responsible for maintenance undertaken at the depot is completed in accordance with the companys processes, procedures and comply with all safety regulations. This is Safety Critical environment and all tasks undertakenwill need to ensure that the operator can achieve and maintain the reliability and availability targets set for the trains. The candidate will also assist the Operator when failures occur during service, and resolve any issues on the network.The candidate will need to provide high-level technical support to the operator that will include: -*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.) *Optimisation of the maintenance on trains as per defined balanced examination schedules *Helping with fault finding and diagnostics *Assist in producing solutions that provide short term mitigation and long term resolution *Monitoring of warranty issues and liaising with supplier technical teams *Be part of teams attending to faulty trains in service as, component replacements and modification work *Help with root cause analysis using Bombardier FRACAS, 8D, and PPS methodologies. *Ensuring correct replacement parts are sourced *Assisting operator in updating of maintenance instructions, overhaul instruction, processes & procedures to optimize maintenance and liaise with Bombardier Technical Publications and Central Engineering teams where required *Monitoring trains reliability & availability performance and issuing monthly performance reports *Monitor of trains in Service using remote monitoring system called Orbita *Down load train data from onboard train data recorders using laptops *Run diagnostics software to identify faults with various train systems i.e. hydraulic systems, pneumatic systems, train management systems & on board computers. *System software updates as required *Obsolescence avoidance and mitigation *Engineering support for all safety related incidents (NIRs), including representing the Customer with respect to access to Design Authority and equipment OEMs and the production of affirmative closing actions *Service Provider representation on the internal safety forum, feeding back decisions and outputs to the Customer *Share experience gained of other fleets across the world which the Service Provider has supplied and/or supports, provision of recommendations and opportunities for design improvements, standardisation and/or modifications. *Contribution to Health and Safety on a daily basis. *Strong report writing skills. This could also include the following:High Level fault finding electricallyHigh Level fault finding mechanicallyResponsible for accurate completion of all paperwork prior to supervisor validation. Undertake technical maintenance to the required standards.Reliability monitoring reporting Data analysing Rip out and replace electrical componentsRip out and replace full or part of large wiring loomsRe-install wiring Test ContinuityBattery ModificationsRepairing or installing Wi-Fi systemsChanging relay boxes / Wiper motorsPerson profile:*You will be a highly self-motivated individual, able to work under your own initiative *You will possess excellent communication & interpersonal skills *You will need extensive all-round knowledge of Mechanical Engineering *You will need extensive all-round knowledge of Electrical Engineering. Experience required:*Experience within Rail desirable *Use of Laptops and diagnostic tools to determine faults *Ability to work from maintenance manuals and schematics *Experience of Mechanical or Electrical fault finding *Experience of Mechanical or Electrical repairs *Troubleshooting and evidence gathering. Qualifications:Minimum qualification required - NVQ Level 3 in an electrical disciplinePLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION.If you would like to be considered for this vacancy please apply by sending an up to date CV by email to or call Stuart Brocklehurst on for more information

Keyskills :
qualified to a minimum of level 2 ideally level 3