Maintenance Technician – Light Rail

Maintenance Technician – Light Rail

Location: Midland Metro Ltd, Wednesbury Depot, Potters Lane, WS10 0AR
Salary: £36,501 – £41,153 (plus increases after probation), depending on experience
Contract: Full-time, Permanent, 12-hour shifts (4 on, 4 off)
Benefits: Overtime available + 25 Days Annual Leave + Free travel for you and your partner (Tram & NX Bus) + MML Salary Sacrifice Pension

Help Keep the West Midlands Moving!

At West Midlands Metro, we’re more than just trams. We’re at the forefront of sustainable, high-tech urban transport, and we're expanding. Right now, we're searching for Maintenance Technicians to help keep our fleet running safely, smoothly, and on time, every day.

Whether your background is in rail, automotive, HGV, LGV, or mechanical maintenance, if you’ve got the right hands-on experience and thrive on diagnosing and fixing complex issues, we want to hear from you.

Why This Role?

Level Up Your Skills

Work across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems – from traditional engineering tasks to cutting-edge diagnostics.

Work With Purpose

You’ll be contributing to a greener future, keeping a sustainable transport system on track for thousands of daily passengers.

Grow With Us

We offer a long-term, stable career with opportunities to progress as we continue to expand our operations across the West Midlands.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance on our modern fleet of trams
• Diagnosing faults across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, using advanced diagnostics tools
• Supporting the testing and commissioning of new vehicles as they enter service
• Keeping detailed records and contributing to continuous improvement

What You’ll Bring

• Solid experience maintaining high-value, safety-critical systems (from automotive, HGV, LGV, aerospace, or engineering)
• Diagnostic skills and a sharp eye for identifying faults and solving technical problems
• A positive, safety-first mindset and attention to detail

Bonus Points If You Have:

• An ONC or Apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• An NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering field

Ready for Your Next Challenge?

If you're looking for a role with variety, progression, and purpose, this is your moment. Step into a future-facing industry and make your mark with West Midlands Metro.

Apply now and start your journey in light rail engineering today!

This vacancy will remain open for up to 6 weeks from the date of publication. However, please note that we reserve the right to close the posting earlier if we identify suitably qualified candidates to move forward in the selection process.