Multi Skilled Technician/Engineer
All aboard Northern – Ready to put your problem-solving skills on the right track?
We’re on the lookout for a skilled and motivated individual to join our Plant Maintenance and Facilities Team at Heaton TrainCare Centre. If you’re a mechanical or electrical expert with a passion for troubleshooting and keeping things running smoothly, this could be your next exciting challenge!
Do you take pride in:
Problem Solving: Diagnosing and fixing issues quickly to keep our equipment running at top performance. Conducting fault finding and root cause analysis to keep machinery at peak performance.
Teamwork: Collaborating with colleagues across the TrainCare Centre to maintain safety and efficiency at the highest levels.Hands-on Work: Performing regular services, maintenance, and repairs to ensure our plant machinery is always in top shape. From regular maintenance to emergency repairs, no two days will be the same.
Safety Focus: Making sure all work is done safely and adhering to rules and regulations, while supporting the team in achieving daily targets.
Development: Opportunities to learn and grow as we develop new skill sets across our engineering team.
Are you:
Technically Skilled? You have a Level 3 NVQ or a recognised apprenticeship in Engineering, and strong knowledge of mechanical, electrical, plumbing, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems.Adaptable and Resilient? You thrive under pressure, handling emergency repairs and unexpected challenges with ease.
Self-Motivated? You’re ready to take the initiative and ensure equipment is available and operational for all team members.
Flexible? You’re able to work extended shifts if required, including weekends, and Bank Holidays.
Please note this role is safety critical and is subject to Rail Safety & Standards Board (RSSB) regulations. You MUST meet the following criteria for this position, or your application will be automatically rejected:
Currently live within a 45-minute car journey from the station you work from.Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
Pass the safety critical medical assessment, including drugs and alcohol screening.
Not have defective colour vision.
Ready to get your career on the right track? At Northern, we’re transforming rail travel across the North, and we want you to be part of it.
Join us on this exciting journey and benefit from a range of perks:
Full uniform and PPE providedFree travel on Northern services for you and your family *Certain eligibility criteria will apply.
75% discount with other Train Operating Companies - after 1 year with us, you’ll also get discounted travel on many other rail services in the UK and Europe.
A defined benefit salary pension scheme, where Northern contributes 1.5 times your input
A generous holiday entitlement
You can find out more here.
Please note that Northern reserves the right to close recruitment for this role before the published closing date, if high volumes of applications are received.
However, if you miss the application window for this particular role, please keep checking back for other opportunities. We are always on the lookout for great people to join the Northern Team!
We’re an equal opportunities employer and a promoter of diversity and inclusion in the workplace. We encourage and welcome applications from candidates from all backgrounds, regardless of gender, sex, ethnicity, race, religion, education, socioeconomic background, disability, or sexual orientation.
We also have Disability Confident status, which means we’re committed to making the most of the talents that disabled people can bring to the workplace.