S&T Technician

KeolisAmey Metrolink

  • Manchester
  • £46,619 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 days ago
Join our team at Keolis Amey Metrolink (KAM), the largest light rail network in the UK!We are currently recruiting for a Signalling & Telecommunication (S&T) Technician to join our Engineering Team within Manchester’s iconic Metrolink.As a S&T Technician, you will support the delivery of the KAM maintenance plan on the S&T equipment of the Metrolink systemYou will be hands on, problem solving and carrying out first line maintenance, using fault finding methods and techniques to locate and diagnose faults.Champion health and safety and what good looks like, ensuring the health, safety, and wellbeing of yourself and your colleagues by embedding “Just Culture” in all ways of working.So, If you would love to join the team at Metrolink and help our customers moving around Greater Manchester what are you waiting for, we can’t wait to hear from you!Key accountabilities will include:
  • Carry out inspection, testing, repairing and replacement of key systems and equipment
  • Use fault finding methods and techniques to locate and diagnose faults
  • Interpret information relating to the routine maintenance activities
  • carry out repairs and replacement of assets in a safe and effective way which may include the use of plant and machinery and hand tools
What you’ll bring:
  • Knowledge and understanding on a range of S&T systems and equipment e.g. Transmission and Telecommunication Systems, Radio systems, CCTV
  • Minimum of a level 2 ONC or equivalent Engineering qualification or equivalent experience
  • Hold a full driving license
  • Previous experience of maintenance and faulting support in a large multi disciplined organisation
  • Ability to work flexibly and adapt to changing priorities
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Good knowledge of the essential IT systems including the Microsoft applications
  • Comfortable working shifts on a 24/7 six weekly roster – covering including days, nights and weekends
  • Flexible approach, you can adapt to your situation to get the best results
  • Situational Awareness and ability to anticipate risks
  • Safety focused with the ability to promote and embed safe working practices and behaviours that align to KAMs values and safety principles.
The closing date for applications: 12 September 2025Depending on the level of applications for this role we may close the advert earlier, therefore we encourage you to submit your application early.What we will offer you:
  • A salary of £46,619.00
  • Full time
  • Free Tram Travel for all our colleagues, plus a sponsored pass for an immediate family member
  • 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
  • Access to Amazing Discounts at major retailers including Asda, Currys PC World, John Lewis and many more.
  • Family Friendly Policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
  • Wellbeing Support including a free counselling, health checks and Employee Assistance Programme.
  • Supporting your development focusing on career pathways and professional fees covered if required for role.
Our Commitment to you:At KAM, we celebrate the diversity of our customers, communities, and colleagues, and strive for a workforce which is equitable, inclusive and representative of the communities we serve and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, and sexual orientation to apply. We look forward to receiving your application.We live our values of “We Care, We Commit, We Imagine” through our behaviours and we strongly believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and create an environment where individuals can imagine that anything is possible. We care about our people, and we fully commit to creating an inclusive environment where our people feel valued, respected and empowered to thrive.What we will need to check:If you are successful, we will need to complete several pre-employment checks prior to you starting. These include.
  • Proof of address.
  • Evidence of right to work in the UK.
  • References from previous employment or studies from the last 3 years
  • Pre-employment medical (level subject to role).
  • Criminal Records self-declaration check, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).
To ensure you are given the best opportunity to succeed in the recruitment process, please let us know if you will require any support or reasonable adjustments. You can contact our team here .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

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