Electrical Technician

Electrical Fitter

Location: Kings Heath Depot, Northampton Shift: Monday-Friday, 06:00-16:00 Hours: 50 hours per week Rate: £22.19 PAYE / £28.31 Umbrella (first 12 weeks) / £29.83 Umbrella (after 12 weeks) Duration: 18 months+ / Long-term contract Assessment Day: Ideally 14th September Preferred Start Date: 28th September Drug & Alcohol: Successful candidates will be required to complete a Drug & Alcohol (D&A) test as part of the pre-employment process.

Company Summary

Working for a leading global provider of mobility solutions for urban, interurban and freight transportation sectors.

Position Summary

Working at a newly refurbished depot in Northampton on large-scale overhaul projects, you will be working as part of a team of Fitters focused on refitting the interiors of train carriages to modernise the fleet.

Responsibilities

• Electrical installation of train systems, including lighting, CCTV, USB and LED lights
• Fitment of PIS (Passenger Information Systems)
• Reading and interpreting electrical schematics, diagrams and modification instructions
• Testing and routing electrical wiring and components
• Using diagnostic tools to troubleshoot electrical faults
• Documenting all work completed, including test results, materials used and any deviations from planned work

Person Profile

• Experience as an Electrical Fitter, Exam Technician or Maintenance Technician with an electrical bias
• NVQ Level 3 within a relevant engineering/electrical discipline
• Experience reading and interpreting electrical schematics
• Experience with electrical installation, testing and fault-finding
• Willingness to learn new skills and attend training courses to expand your skillset
• Rolling stock experience, particularly electrical fitment and fault-finding, would be highly desirable
• Must be willing to complete a Drug & Alcohol (D&A) test as part of the pre-employment process