This role is being re-advertised therefore previous applicants need not reapply.

Location

Croydon (Greater London)  

Salary

Entry salary starts at £36,700 and rises to £41,840 after 6-month probation period including the attainment of competency within this period (desired). 

Overview of role:

London Trams (LT) is a busy and vibrant business unit within London Rail responsible for the safe, efficient operation and maintenance of London Tram vehicles. The network, operating in London Borough of Croydon and surrounding areas, currently extends to approx. 30km of track, running 35 vehicles, carrying an estimated 30m+ passengers per annum.

As a Fleet Technician within the Bogie Team, you will ensure that the fleet assets of London Trams (LT) including associated assets and interfaces are maintained within established tolerance levels. This will be managed through the systematic inspection and maintenance of the assets, documentation of inspections and maintenance works, including repairs, modifications and fault rectification.

You will be responsible for carrying out all works required to deliver service to meet the business requirements. Additionally, you will carry out safety critical activities as outlined in the Railways and Other Guided Transport Systems (Safety) Regulations 2006 (ROGS).

The successful candidate will be required to work a shift roster to support the 24/7 operation of the depot environment – this could where required include night and weekend working.

Key Accountabilities:

• Ensure all inspection, maintenance, fault finding, and upgrade works are undertaken to a high standard in line with defined standards, best practice and within specified timescales.
• Responsible for the safety of own work, worksite, personal safety and that of associated persons.
• Work with the asset management system (Ellipse) to receive work orders, obtain vehicle history data, and generate completed work returns.
• Undertake inspection, maintenance and repair of the Fleet vehicles to ensure that the asset condition is supportive of a safe, reliable and efficient service to passengers.
• Inform the Service Delivery Manager of deficiencies or deterioration in asset condition along with proposed remediation and timescales.
• Operate relevant mechanical & electrical plant / equipment as required.

Candidates from the following Industries / Roles will be considered:

• Ex Forces Mechanical and Electrical Technicians (dual skilled).
• Rolling Stock Mechanical and Electrical Technicians (dual skilled) who hold a minimum Level 3 NVQ.
• Roles that hold, Electrical, electronic and mechanical skills, relevant to an engineering maintenance environment.
• Roles that hold relevant engineering experience i.e. Rolling stock, Ex Forces, Aviation or Maritime.

Skills / Experience required:

• A self-starter capable of working on their own initiative.
• Able to understand maintenance instructions and procedures, including engineering principles.
• Ability to be flexible & supportive to ensure team success
• Proficient record keeping.
• Ability to work as a part of a highly focussed team.
• Able to manage time and work to tight timescales.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Technical mechanical and electrical qualifications (dual skilled) NVQ L3 equivalent or above.
• Knowledge of safety legislation, quality management procedures and ROGS.
• Able to explain requirements concisely and influence others of good practices.
• Experienced in the use of standard software packages including Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint/Project and relevant industry software (diagnostic tooling).

Application Process: 

• Short listing is carried out, based on the information that you provide in this section. Please include ALL relevant information against the criteria, even if it is stated elsewhere in your application.
• Apply using a two-page CV and covering letter. Applications of CV alone may not be considered.
• Think carefully about the skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description and ensure your CV reflects the requirements of the role.
• Candidates wishing to apply for this role as a possible secondment opportunity should ensure they have approval to be released from their substantive post (internal only).
• If your application is successful, you'll have to pass pre-employment checks. For example, we will check your references and qualifications, your right to work in the UK and in some cases, require a medical or Criminal Records Bureau check.
• All candidates will have to undertake a Drugs and Alcohol related medical.

We will endeavour to give candidates as much notice as possible, but, some interviews/assessments will be organised at short notice and may require a degree of flexibility. 

Closing date: 31st January 2022 at 23:59hrs

We reserve the right to close the application window early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.

Inclusivity statement

We are committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We want to represent the city we serve, which will help us become a more innovative and efficient organisation. Our goal is to make our recruitment as inclusive as possible. We are a disability confident employer who guarantee an interview to any disabled candidate who meets all of the essential criteria. We also use anonymising software that removes identifying information from CVs and cover letters to make the process fair.

Benefits Include

• The equivalent of 38 days holiday (inclusive of bank holidays and public holidays)
• Eligible for personal and nominee Oyster card which gives you free travel on London Underground, Buses, London Overground Services, DLR, Trams and of course the future Elizabeth Line.
• A wide range of tax-efficient benefits and employee discounts such as discounted Eurostar travel
• Competitive Pension 
• Reimbursement of 75% of the cost of a standard class Annual Season Ticket for National Rail travel from home.