Maintenance Technician

Maintenance Technician – Light Rail

Location: Midland Metro Ltd, Wednesbury Depot, Potters Lane, WS10 0AR
Salary: £35,097 to £39,507 per annum, with further increases following the successful completion of the probation period.
Contract: Full-time, Permanent, 12-hour shifts – 4 on, 4 off
Overtime: Available
Benefits: MML Pension, Annual Leave, and Free travel on Tram & WM Bus for you and your partner

Join West Midlands Metro, the driving force behind modern, sustainable urban transportation in the heart of England.

With our sleek trams reducing congestion and promoting a greener future, we’re offering a unique opportunity for skilled technicians to be part of something bigger.

We are looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team.

Whether your background is in rail, automotive, HGV, LGV, or other mechanical maintenance fields, if you have a passion for problem-solving and fault diagnosis, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

• Broaden Your Skills: Work on advanced systems incorporating mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic technology.
• Secure Your Future: Benefit from long-term job stability and career growth within an expanding, eco-friendly company.
• Exciting Challenges: No day is the same as you work to maintain our fleet and ensure a reliable service for the community.

Your Role:

• Perform preventative maintenance on systems such as mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Carry out corrective maintenance, identifying faults through advanced computer diagnostic systems and repairing accordingly.
• Support the commissioning and testing of new trams as they join the fleet.
• Ensure accurate reporting of all maintenance activities to support continual improvement efforts.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in mechanical and electrical fault finding on high-value, safety-critical systems. This could come from any relevant background: automotive, HGV/LGV, or engineering industries.
• The ability to use diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot complex issues in mechanical and electrical systems.
• A commitment to health and safety standards and an eye for detail.

Desirable (but not essential):

• ONC or time-served apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical disciplines.
• NVQ Level 3 in an engineering-related field.

Kickstart Your Career Today!

If you’re looking for a career that offers variety, stability, and the chance to develop your skills in a cutting-edge industry, apply now!

Be part of a team that’s driving the future of transportation, click on “APPLY” today!