Job Description

Who are we?South Western Railway (SWR) operates over 1,500 services each weekday across the network and employs more than 5,000 people. We provide easy and convenient mobility, connecting people and communities in South West London, southern counties of England, and the Isle of Wight.Join our team and help us continue to improve quality of life, by bringing people together to get the most out of life.SWR is part of FirstGroup, the largest rail operator in the UK and second largest bus operator in the UK outside London. FirstGroup operates services throughout the UK and Ireland, with over 30,000 employees providing services that make travel smoother and life easier. FirstGroup works hard to reduce its impact on the environment, introducing cleaner and more environmentally responsible methods of transport.About the jobThe holder of this post is responsible for providing an effective service for technical, quality and safety matters to the Depot Manager, Technical Performance Manager and depot management team. The holder will adhere to depot protection, safety, quality and environmental procedures, rules and regulations in force.Your main responsibilities will be:

• Work to laid down specifications and depot quality systems/working instructions both Fleet Engineering and local.
• Carry out train related audits/in process checks and formulate action plans.
• Investigate safety critical rolling stock incidents and compile relevant formal reports. Make recommendations to increase reliability on individual and trend failures.
• Analyse downloads to supplement complex fault finding.
• Support maintenance staff to undertake their duties effectively.
• Mentor apprentices and contractors as required.
• Supply modifications or campaign component change support to the depot and Fleet Engineering.
• Produce technical briefs and work instructions for train related activities.
• Investigate train failures to support performance PPM growth and delay minute appropriation.

As a minimum, you will need to have:

• Appropriate electrical/mechanical engineering qualification essential.
• At least three years experience working in a rolling stock depot, preferably as an E.M.O. Technician and apprentice trained in a related industry.
• Report writing, numeric and IT skills essential.
• Understanding of rolling stock safety legislation and quality procedures highly desirable.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering drawings and electrical/pneumatic diagrams.

About the locationWimbledon Traincare Depot is a short walk from Wimbledon Park station and recently welcomed its first Class 701 train, marking a significant milestone in the xc2xa31bn transformation of suburban travel. Our current fleet operating on the suburban network (Class 455, 456, 458 and 707 trains) will be replaced over a 2 year period with 90 brand new 701's. Drivers, maintenance and other depot colleagues are currently in training to develop the new skills needed for the next generation of trains that will be fitted with all new modern technology. Wimbledon depot will eventually become the new maintenance home for the entire Class 701 fleet.Working patternWorking an average of 37 hours per week over 5 daysMonday - Friday normal business hours, however the role may involve working or travelling outside of normal business hours.The RewardIn return we offer a competitive salary and a variety of valuable benefits, including:

• Free duty and leisure travel on SWR services for employees
• Free leisure travel for spouse/partner and dependants (criteria dependent)
• 75% discount on many other train operating companies
• Full training and support with development
• Large range of exclusive retail offers
• Excellent pension scheme

We all belong at SWR. FirstGroup's vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all colleagues, across its group of businesses, ensuring all candidates have an equal opportunity to access meaningful employment.We value our differences such as age, gender, LGBTQIA+, ethnicity, religion, and disability. We maintain a zero tolerance towards any form of prejudice towards our colleagues, customers, and future talent.We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.We review all roles and job descriptions to ensure they are accessible and, where possible, we support and provide flexible working options; we recommend that you refer to each vacancy description for further details.If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition, for example, dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, please follow the links below. We encourage you to share any additional needs you may require so we can provide a fair and equal process for all who apply.

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