Technical Support Engineer – Rolling Stock

Technical Support Engineer

Job location: Leyton, London

Salary: £48,000

Shifts: Permanent Nights (Monday to Friday)

Hours per week: 40

Start date: ASAP

Industries considered:
Rolling Stock, Rail, RAF, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, Defense, Plant Engineering,

Disciplines considered:
Mechanical Engineer, Avionic Technician, Aircraft Mechanic, Maintenance Fitter and Breakdown Engineer

Position Summary:
We are looking for a high-level Mechanical Engineer to work on rolling stock (DMU trains) based out of a depot in London.
The role is geared around carrying out fault investigation work on trains in service, particularly fault finding and resolving issues leading to start-up failures. This is a mechanically biased position.
The successful applicant will have to investigate faults using technical data, from their own data analysis and through communication with technicians in the field and maintenance engineers at depot.
The role will also
include making additional support documentation and working from tablets and mobile applications.
Another element to the role is actual hands-on fault finding and investigation, when on occasions you’ll be asked to advise technicians on how to resolve issues and repair defects.

Person Profile/Experience:
Ideal candidates would be from a Rolling Stock / Rail background but other industries may be considered
Computer literate
Keen eye for detail
I am able to read detailed schematics and technical documentation
Be able to fault-find
Ability to communicate and mediate with the client
Ability to communicate and mediate with the Shift Production Managers
Able to work in a high-pressure environment and to prioritise work loads

Qualifications:
Time served: recognised Apprenticeship in a relevant Mechanical Discipline
NVQ Level 4 / HNC

PLEASE NOTE: ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE
BEING OFFERED A POSITION

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