Preventive Technicians will be expected to work as part of a team to ensure that the fleet of Edinburgh Tram rolling stock vehicles are maintained to a high standard and are available for passenger service.
Preventive Technicians will carry out a variety of tasks during their shift including; preventive maintenance, corrective, overhauls, and repairs. Technicians will be required to work on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
Functions and responsibilities
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Carry out preventive maintenance on the rolling stock vehicles in a timely manner and in accordance to the vehicle maintenance instructions to ensure that they are safe, reliable and available for passenger service.
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Remove components for overhaul, install and test overhauled components in accordance to maintenance instructions.
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Carry out overhauls and internal repairs of assets in accordance to overhaul and repair procedures.
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Carry out basic fault finding and corrective repairs that are required during maintenance exams and first use checks.
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Carry out vehicle checks pre-service as required to ensure availability of vehicles for passenger service.
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Carry out maintenance inspections to depot equipment in accordance to instructions.
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Assist the Corrective Technicians in more complex fault finding as required.
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Record accurate information of all tasks carried out onto the computerised maintenance management system.
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Assist with the recovery of vehicles during operational incidents as required.
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Carry out Campaigns, Fleet Checks and Modifications as required in accordance with instructions.
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives to maintenance processes and procedures.
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Contribute to good depot housekeeping and adhere to health & safety, quality and environmental standards in accordance with CAF UK procedures.
Training required
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical/Mechanical Engineering
Required professional experience
- Post apprenticeship engineering experience.
- Valid Driver's Licence.
- Available for shift work (including weekends and nights).
DIVERSITY & INCLUSION
At CAF Rail UK, diversity and inclusion is recognised and valued and difference is respected. As a proud member of WISE, and a platinum partner of Women in Rail, we are committed to diversifying our workforce and nurturing a workplace culture of inclusion for all colleagues. Our mission is to identify, attract, and retain a diverse range of colleagues with a wealth of experience and talent from a wide candidate pool.
We support difference, and acknowledge that we are able to better succeed together with a diverse team of employees. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and believe everyone deserves to be treated fairly and feel included. We recruit based on capability and performance - regardless of race, colour, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, lifestyle, age, educational background, national origin, religion, or disability.
CAF RAIL UK EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:
At CAF Rail UK, we are committed to the health and wellbeing of all our employees. Through our benefits programme, we aim to enhance employee engagement and promote a positive workplace culture, where all employees are valued and supported. We are proud to offer our employees:
-25 days annual leave balance + UK bank holidays
-Annual leave carry over/ cash-in
-Additional annual leave for long service
-Reward & Recognition scheme & annual Company Awards
-Enhanced Maternity Leave, Paternity and Adoption Leave
-Excellent workplace pension scheme with an employer contribution of up to 10%
-Wealth Management & access to financial workshops
-Bike2Work scheme
-Access to a dedicated and supportive EAP as well as a generous health care cash plan
-Access to exclusive rewards, discounts and special offers at over 1000 leading high street a-and online retailers
-Flexible Working and Family Friendly company policies
-Life Assurance – 4 x basic salary
-Professional Membership and Sponsorship
-Charity days in support of Corporate Social Responsibility and Social Value initiatives
-Supportive group of Mental Health Champions
-Dedicated Women’s Network