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North West London

THE OPPORTUNITY

Pay Rate: £30.27 per hour (PAYE) / £38.85 (Umbrella)
Hours: Minimum 50 hours per week
Shift Pattern: 4 days on, 4 days off rotation (Days and Nights)
Contract: Ongoing
Start Date: Immediate

WHO WE'RE LOOKING FOR

We're seeking experienced technicians to join our client's team in North West London. Our client is a world-renowned rolling stock manufacturer and maintenance provider, operating in 60 countries with over 70,000 employees globally. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical expertise with the ability to diagnose and solve complex problems on railway rolling stock.

WHAT YOU'LL DO

Reporting to the Reliability Shift Manager, you'll work as part of a small technical team providing specialist support for the Class 345 Crossrail fleet of trains. Your primary focus will be on corrective maintenance, detailed fault finding, and repairs in a safety-critical environment. Key responsibilities include:

Performing high-level electrical and mechanical fault diagnosis
Providing engineering advice on train systems (TCMS, HVAC, propulsion, brakes, doors)
Developing solutions for both immediate fixes and long-term reliability
Attending to train failures during service
Conducting root cause analysis using FRACAS, 8D, and PPS methodologies
Downloading and analysing train data using diagnostic software
Monitoring train reliability and availability performance
Performing system software updates
Supporting safety-related incidents
Representing the service provider at Failure Review Boards
Contributing to health and safety initiatives
Preparing technical reports

YOUR SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

Strong knowledge of both mechanical and electrical engineering
Advanced fault-finding abilities
Experience with diagnostic tools and data analysis
Ability to work from maintenance manuals and schematics
Experience replacing and testing components, including wiring looms
Continuity testing and electrical system diagnostics
Self-motivated with ability to work under own initiative
Excellent communication skills and report writing abilities

QUALIFICATIONS

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an ELECTRICAL discipline

BACKGROUNDS WE VALUE

Experience in any of these fields is highly relevant:

Rail/Rolling Stock
Military (RAF, REME, Army, Navy)
Marine Engineering
Avionics/Aircraft Maintenance
Industrial Electrical Systems
Plant Engineering/HVAC

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

All applicants must pass a drugs and alcohol test
Due to high application volumes, only suitable candidates will be contacted
We may keep your details on file for future opportunities

HOW TO APPLY

Please send your CV to (url removed)

NB: We will need to see scanned proof of qualifications and check you right to work status before you we can confirm an interview

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