Maintenance Technician – Light Rail
- Wednesbury, West Midlands
- £36,501-41,153 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Salary: £36,501 – £41,153 (plus increases after probation)
Contract: Full-time, Permanent, 12-hour shifts (4 on, 4 off)
Benefits: Overtime available + 25 Days Annual Leave + Free travel for you and your partner (Tram & NX Bus) + MML Salary Sacrifice PensionHelp Keep the West Midlands Moving!At West Midlands Metro, we’re more than just trams. We’re at the forefront of sustainable, high-tech urban transport, and we’re expanding. Right now, we’re searching for Maintenance Technicians to help keep our fleet running safely, smoothly, and on time, every day.Whether your background is in rail, automotive, HGV, LGV, or mechanical maintenance, if you’ve got the right hands-on experience and thrive on diagnosing and fixing complex issues, we want to hear from you.Why This Role?Level Up Your SkillsWork across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems – from traditional engineering tasks to cutting-edge diagnostics.Work With PurposeYou’ll be contributing to a greener future, keeping a sustainable transport system on track for thousands of daily passengers.Grow With UsWe offer a long-term, stable career with opportunities to progress as we continue to expand our operations across the West Midlands.What You’ll Be Doing
- Carrying out preventative and corrective maintenance on our modern fleet of trams
- Diagnosing faults across mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems, using advanced diagnostics tools
- Supporting the testing and commissioning of new vehicles as they enter service
- Keeping detailed records and contributing to continuous improvement
- Solid experience maintaining high-value, safety-critical systems (from automotive, HGV, LGV, aerospace, or engineering)
- Diagnostic skills and a sharp eye for identifying faults and solving technical problems
- A positive, safety-first mindset and attention to detail
- An ONC or Apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
- An NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering field