Job Description
Location: Derby
Pay Rate: -35 (Outside IR35)
Contract Type: Contractor
Duration: 3-6 months, Flexible working, Late shift may be required
Role Overview:
You will carry out electro mechanical maintenance, fault finding, and repair work on the Class 222 Intercity fleets. Works will primarily focus on galley defects and customer facing amenities. This is a safety critical role where your technical skill directly supports fleet reliability, passenger safety, and daily service delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
* Inspection & Assessment - Vehicle inspections and identification of customer service defects.
* Electro Mechanical Fault Diagnosis - Investigate faulty equipment and scope repair.
* Reactive Maintenance - Renewal and testing of onboard components, including but not limited to Microwaves, dishwashers, sinks, water pumps, UV sterilisers, seats, tables, litter bins and trim.
* Safety & Compliance - Work to depot rules, industry standards (RIS, GM/RT), electricity at work and safety critical procedures at all times.
* Documentation - Complete maintenance records, defect reports, and engineering logs accurately and promptly.
* Team Collaboration - Work closely with technicians, engineers, fleet teams, and operations to maximise fleet availability and quality.
* Continuous Improvement - Identify reliability issues and contribute to engineering improvements and modifications.
Essential Skills & Experience:
* Electro mechanical engineering background (electrical, mechanical, electronic, or mechatronic).
* Experience in rolling stock, automotive, aerospace, defence, heavy plant, or similar engineering environments.
* Strong fault finding skills on electrical circuits and mechanical assemblies.
* Ability to interpret wiring diagrams, technical manuals, and engineering drawings.
* Comfortable working shifts, including nights and weekends, in a depot environment.
* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline.
Desirable:
Meridian fleet experience
Contact Information:
Email: (url removed)
PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS A DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION (this is standard procedure on Rail depots)
Please note due to the volume of applications, we can only commit to contact those candidates we deem suitable for the position. However, we may retain your details and contact you in the future should suitable positions arise.