Wabtec
Field Service and Technical Advising Specialist
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Job Description
Who will you be working with?
We are seeking a Field Service Technical Advice Specialist to join Wabtec’s Freight Global Services team in Leeds. At Wabtec, we move the world by helping customers deliver goods and services faster and more efficiently. We offer tailored solutions for operating needs, fleet strategy, and business trends, ensuring continued success through multi-year service agreements and adaptable service solutions.
Role: Field Service Technical Advice Specialist
Location: Leeds
How will you make a difference?
As a Subject Matter Expert in the diagnosis and troubleshooting of PowerHaul (Class 70) locomotives, you will have the opportunity to undertake world-class technical training at our corporate training facility. This structured development programme will enable you to become certified in locomotive electrical fault-finding, system diagnostics, and maintenance best practices for our locomotive engines. Multiple levels of training and accreditation are available, providing clear opportunities to develop your expertise and progress your technical capabilities throughout your career.
What will your typical day look like?
- Work within a small team based at the customer site, providing technical support and on-the-job training during maintenance activities.
- Provide clear communication and technical guidance to customer production department and management to include troubleshooting, material assistance, tooling and / or locomotive status.
- Analyse online performance data (local training will be provided).
- Travel within the UK.
What do we want to know about you?
- Ideally holding HNC or above in mechanical or electrical discipline. Equivalent experience in a Rolling Stock / Locomotive Maintenance environment will also be considered.
- A high degree of mechanical and/or electrical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
- A willingness to undertake technical product training.
- Large Diesel engine maintenance experience would be beneficial.
- Proficiency in MS office applications.
- Experienced using a variety of electrical diagnostic equipment (Multimeter / Megger etc).
- Strong written communication skills.
- Able to read basic electrical schematics.
- Ability to interface at all levels of the organisation, both internally and externally.
- Must possess a full UK Driving Licence.
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If you don’t have all the above criteria don’t worry, we would still like to hear from you as we live our values and always put people first and strive to expand what is possible.
Legal authorisation to work in the UK is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.
Please note that we do not accept agency candidate submissions without a formalised agreement with Wabtec Talent Acquisition. If you are an agency/third party Recruiter and have not been engaged by Wabtec for this search, we do not owe you a fee if you submit a candidate to the applicant tracking system that is ultimately hired.
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What could you accomplish in a place that puts People First?
At Wabtec, it’s not just about a job - it’s about the impact you make. When our people come together, we’re Expanding the Possible by continuously improving what we do and how we do it - for our clients and each other.
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If you’re ready to revolutionize how the world moves for future generations, Wabtec is the place for you.
Who are we?
Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors. Drawing on more than 150 years of experience, we are leading the way in safety, efficiency, reliability, innovation, and productivity. Whether it’s freight, transit, ports, logistics, mining, industrial, or marine, our expertise, technologies, and people together – are accelerating the future of transportation. With roots that date back to George Westinghouse, Thomas Edison, and Louis Faiveley, Wabtec has always built technologies and implemented solutions for a variety of sectors that are critical to meeting the needs of customers and governments alike.
Our global team of about 30,000 employees worldwide delivers performance that moves the world forward. We’re lifelong learners, obsessed with better. Learn more at www.WabtecCorp.com.
Culture powers us and the possibilities.
We believe the best ideas come from a mix of experiences and backgrounds. At Wabtec, we strive every day to create a place where everyone belongs. We’re building a culture where leadership, inclusion and your unique perspective fuel progress.
We’re proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We welcome talent of all backgrounds, experiences, and identities, including race, gender, age, disability, veteran status and more.
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Worker Sub Type: Regular
Job Family: Field Technical Service
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