Level 1 Tram Technician

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a level-1 Tram Maintenance Technician to join our Engineering Team within Manchester's iconic Metrolink.

In this role, you will support in the completion of Tram maintenance requirements, ensuring KAM assets are safe, reliable and available for operation.

You will be working under the supervision of the Tram Maintenance Team Leader and alongside the Tram Maintenance Technicians, supporting the delivery of KAM's maintenance plan.

Overall, you will play a key role by completing maintenance as stipulated in the Tram Maintenance instructions and supporting in the response to tram asset failures.

What you'll be doing

• Contributing to the maintenance of assets in line with the tram maintenance instructions.


• Actively taking part in safety workshops and briefings.


• Performing tasks in accordance with the policies, standards and guidelines for the maintenance of the tram fleet and associated assets.


• Providing prompt and constructive feedback on problems identified during tram maintenance tasks.


• Completing and ensuring asset management records both paper and software based are accurate and up to date.


• Only completing tasks that you are trained and competent to do.
  
  Educated to NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline / Advanced modern apprenticeship or equivalent experience.


• Knowledge of maintenance activities within a large multi-disciplined team.


• Proven experience in a large maintenance environment with a focus on safety and completing maintenance to plan.


• Ability to follow instructions and excellent attention to detail.


• Ability to work within a team to deliver maintenance requirements to the capacity model.


• Good IT skills Including standard Microsoft Office software.
  
  At KAM, we celebrate the diversity of our customers, communities, and colleagues, and strive for a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve.


Research has shown that not everyone applies for a role when they don't feel 100% qualified. Therefore, if you don't see yourself fully reflected in every job requirement listed on the posting above, we still encourage you to apply. We are committed to creating a more equitable, inclusive, and diverse company and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, and sexual orientation to apply. We look forward to receiving your application., KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM) is the largest light rail network in the UK. Growing and evolving since first opening in 1992. Metrolink have so far expanded to 103km of track, 99 stops and 147 trams, with a target of 52 million yearly passengers by the end of 2022.

We recognise and celebrate the diversity of our customers, communities and colleagues and strive for a workforce that is representative of the communities we serve, and society at large.

Evergreen Building North, 160 Euston Road,

London, United Kingdom, NW1 2DX


• Annual salary £41,664.93


• A permanent, full-time contract


• Generous Annual Leave Scheme starting at 25 days plus bank holidays.


• Free Tram Travel for all our colleagues, plus passes for close family and friends.


• Access to Amazing Discounts at most major retailers including Asda, Currys PC World, John Lewis and many more.


• Family Friendly Policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay.


• Prioritising your Health and Wellbeing with a range of services available including a free counselling service, annual health checks, access to Employee Assistance Programme and more.


• Supporting your continued development journey with a focus on developing career pathways and reimbursement of professional fees where essential to the role.