• Fault Diagnosis & Technical Excellence

  • Perform effective diagnosis of train faults and timely repairs to maximise train availability
  • Execute scheduled planned preventative maintenance to minimise unavailability/downtime
  • Document all work in Alstom Asset Management System (SAP GSI)

• Root Cause Analysis & Continuous Improvement

  • Analyses faults to identify root causes while developing countermeasures, containment, and development of maintenance strategies
  • Collaborate with the Achilles Reliability Manager to ensure documented breakdowns, root-cause actions, and resolutions are in place

• Resource & Equipment Management

  • Control and source maintenance tools, equipment, and spares
  • Work to ensure department adheres to 5S standards (Sort, Set In Order, Shine, Standardise, Sustain)

• Team Leadership & Performance

  • Report to the Shift Production Manager, leading a team of maintenance staff efficiently
  • Motivate, coach, and oversee performance, attendance, and disciplinary issues
  • Represent discipline in training needs identification, quality standards, and good working practices
  • Deputise for the Shift Production Manager in their absence

Requirements

While we seek proven leadership and commitment, Alstom values passion and attitude above all else.

Essential Skills & Attributes

✔ Proven track record of managing production teams (likely in train maintenance or rail engineering) ✔ Exceptional hands-on problem-solving ability ✔ Technical experience in rail fault diagnosis, servicing, and corrective maintenance ✔ Excellent ability to record accurate paper/technical completion with supervisor validation ✔ Strong communication and interpersonal skills, capable of collaborating across teams ✔ Resilience, adaptability, and high motivation to cover shifts including nights/weekends ✔ Complements Alstom’s 5S principles and increasingly scrutinised HSE standards ✔ Proactive attitude for analyse and reporting root causes of faults

Desirable Experience

🔹 Cat A/B Mechanical/Civil licensing within the industry (relevant for progression) 🔹 Specific experience with Alstom products (e.g., Class 373, Tram, or Aventra trains) 🔹 Familiarity with Alstom’s policies, SAP GSI, and production tools 🔹 Thorough understanding of UK rail regulatory frameworks

Key Benefits of Joining Alstom

🚀 Career & Personal Growth

• Join a global mobility leader with a focus on decarbonisation and sustainable rail solutions
• Permanent job security – no seasonal or project-based constraints
• Flexible development, where your career choices influence your speciality
• Make real-world impact—every train serviced is safer, greener, and smoother

💼 Culture & Your Life

• Collaborative culture with multidisciplinary projects and innovative innovations
• Inclusive workplace, backed by Alstom’s disability and equal opportunity policies
• Long-term recognition – competitive pay and performance-linked rewards

About You – What Matters Most

Instead of seeking a perfectly matched resume, we’re looking for someone who:

🌱 Embraces challenges and new learning with enthusiasm 🎭 Actively engages teams and encourages collaboration without proximity 💬 Communicates clearly, both up and down the management hierarchy ⚡ Self-starters, capable of delivering under variable conditions (technical + logistical)

No need to be a rail expert—just bring positivity, resilience, and dedication.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from everyone regardless of background, ensuring our culture fosters inclusion and respect.

As a Disability Confident employer, we interview all qualified and disabled applicants. Flexible working arrangements will be considered whenever possible.

For consideration, apply before the 9th July.

Together, we’re shaping the future of rail mobility. 🚄