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Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Job Posted: 4 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Birmingham, West Midlands

Expire in: 23 days

Job Description

Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Product Support Engineer) - Rail

Location: Midlands (home‑based, with frequent travel to depots mainly in Derby and Birmingham)
 Contract Type: Permanent
 Hours: Full-time

The Role

We are seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join a field-based engineering team supporting rail products across the Midlands. Reporting to the Site Team Leader or Site Supervisor, you will be responsible for carrying out routine maintenance and repair activities to a high technical and safety standard.

This role suits an engineer with a strong mechanical background, a proactive mindset, and a commitment to continuous improvement and digital ways of working.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out preventative, scheduled and corrective maintenance activities in line with approved manuals, maintenance schedules and contractual requirements
Complete planned maintenance in accordance with operating instructions
Diagnose faults and undertake repairs using technical documentation, drawings and fault-finding guides
Actively contribute to continuous improvement of maintenance practices and procedures
Complete all service and maintenance documentation accurately for both internal and customer requirements
Attend customer meetings as required to support sign-off of completed work
Proactively engage with HSQE processes and maintain high safety standards at all times
Maintain cleanliness of on-site facilities
Accurately record parts usage to support effective stock control
Use IT systems effectively, including service and reporting platforms and email
Attend local and factory-based training to ensure skills and certifications remain current
Provide support at other depots when required and undertake other reasonable duties

Candidate Profile

Essential:

Engineering background with a strong mechanical bias (electrical knowledge advantageous)
Experience in maintenance, repair and overhaul environments
NVQ Level 2 in Engineering or equivalent
High level of safety awareness
Competent in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and email)Desirable:

NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline (e.g. Mechanical Engineering, Vehicle Maintenance)
Experience working with diesel engines, ideally in a rail environment
Experience transferable from: 
Automotive maintenance (powertrain/engine focused)
Aircraft maintenance(On-the-job training will be provided for internal systems and specialist product knowledge.)

Key Skills and Attributes

Proactive and self-motivated with strong initiative
Well organised with a flexible, can-do attitude
Able to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Comfortable working in a field-based role with regular travel

Our Commitment

We are committed to building an inclusive, respectful and supportive working environment where everyone can thrive. We value diversity of thought, experience and background, and believe this helps drive innovation and high performance

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