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Stadler Rail Service UK Limited (SRS UK) is a subsidiary of Stadler Rail, Switzerland. Stadler is establishing a reputation as a competitive provider of train maintenance services and has seen a number of successes since emerging in the UK in 2016.

In the next few years over 200 new Stadler trains will be joining the UK rail network. Our current depot locations are Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, Newcastle and Norwich offering a wide scope of opportunity for someone looking to develop a career in the UK Rail Industry.

At Stadler Rail we are looking to recruit 1 x Testing and Commissioning Support Technician to join our engineering department. This role will sit within Stadler Head Quarters and are therefore required to support all UK projects. The duration of this role is an 18 month contract.

• 1 vacancy - Kirkdale Depot, Liverpool

As a Testing and Commissioning Support Technician you will provide detailed Testing and Commissioning support to Stadler project teams during the introduction of new fleets initially within the Liverpool regions. The successful candidate will support the business in ensuring trains are provided as and when necessary, at all times meeting all criteria in the areas of product and people safety, reliability, environment and train presentation (interior & exterior).

YOUR TASKS

Organisational

• Undertake commissioning activities, functional testing from testing of the wiring (continuity test, insulation and voltage tests) through to the static and dynamic commissioning of complete rail vehicles.
• Undertake fault finding utilising software tools to identify the root cause and associated repair required of the electronic, electrical and electromechanical components (doors, air conditioning systems, traction equipment, passenger information systems, train protection systems, vehicle control technology, etc.).
• Responsible for the complete logging of the resulting test and measurement results.
• Preparing and accompanying test drives/runs on our own site or on the public rail network at our customer's site to gain approval of the design requirements and/or rail vehicle.
• Operational support, troubleshooting and implementation of warranty work at our customer's sites to ensure high availability of the rail vehicles.
• Undertake and provide support across the business for all condition monitoring and manually monitored systems on the train and its interfaces.
• Undertake software uploads and updates to all applicable sub-systems following due process and procedures ensuring configuration and control is maintained at all times.
• Answer technical questions from colleagues and handle practical questions asked by the Client.
• Provide assistance and technical feedback in support of any technical incidents.
• Provide mentoring and support for other members of the production team and promote knowledge transfer.
• Risk identification within own scope of works, assessment, provision of options to mitigate or resolve taking into account compliance with relevant legislation.
• Produce high quality reports in relation to all test and commissioning and other defects, both at system and component level, both in the business Maintenance Management System (SRMS or other) and general report writing, being either technical, non-technical or production related.
• Inform, negotiate and persuade their manager(s) and fellow colleagues to lead and support the development and implementation of improved systems and ways of working across the business.
• Observe all the rules and regulations related to health and safety practices, including a tidy workplace and disposing of substances with a high environmental impact.

YOUR PROFILE

Essential:

• Served a recognised apprenticeship to minimum City and Guilds/ BTEC level with Mechanical / Electrical / electronic bias and NVQ level 5 or to a proven similar standard.
• Extensive professional engineering, testing and commissioning experience in (preferably in rolling stock) maintenance.
• Knowledge and experience in modern technical systems and fault finding techniques and the interaction between these, conducting and leading complex root cause investigations and reading electrical / mechanical schematics competently.
• Strong knowledge, experience and understanding of risk and safety in the workplace from a production perspective.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems.
• Be able to pass and maintain all competencies required for the role.
• Willingness for medium assignments in Switzerland.
• Must demonstrate commitment to maintaining professional knowledge and ensure the depth of their specialist knowledge is maintained.
• Can demonstrate a customer driven attitude focused on quality.
• Ability to work as part of a team, going above and beyond where required.
• Willingness to support and guide colleagues.
• Base understanding of cost implications.
• Demonstrate a passion for continual improvement, self-improvement, system & process improvements, operational excellence and end user experience.
• Good level of IT skill including Microsoft packages.

Desirable:

• Knowledge of German language would be beneficial.

OUR OFFER

Applicants should be motivated, professional and passionate individuals who are interested in being part of Stadler's journey into the UK market.

In return, Stadler can offer:

• Salary - £42,000, increased to £45,000 upon successful completion of probation
• 40 hour working week
• 32 days holiday, inclusive of all other bank holidays
• Defined Contribution pension scheme with Scottish Widows. Auto-enrolment at 4% matched contribution rate with option to increase up to 10% which remains matched.
• Enhanced Maternity Policy
• Enhanced Paternity Policy
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Paid Membership of Cash Back Health Plan with Healthshield

INTERESTED?

Candidates are required to submit a covering letter and CV detailing how they meet the requirements of the role and relevant experience. If these are not received then your application will not be processed further.
Please note we are only able to accept applications from candidates who are able to work in the UK.

The closing date for this position is Friday 10th March 2023

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Stadler Rail Service UK Ltd, Sorcha Bratten, Marsh Street,
L20 2BN Kirkdale