Semi Skilled Engineer
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Job Description
BUSINESS FUNCTION:Engineering
GRADE:L3 Shifts
SALARY:42445 per annum
ROLE TYPE:On site
HOURS:35 per week
Ready to keep our fleet on track and ensure smooth journeys ahead
If youre ready to help keep the wheels turning behind the scenes join Northern and be part of the engineering team that keeps the North moving one train at a time.
Picture yourself switching tracks to a handson role where each day is about keeping our fleet running smoothly and safely. If youre someone who enjoys solving practical challenges and wants to be part of a dedicated team this could be your ideal opportunity!
This isnt just a jobits your chance to steam ahead by working on the maintenance of our fleet ensuring our trains are safe reliable and always ready to hit the rails for our passengers.
Can you see yourself:
- Team Working: Collaborating with your team to ensure our fleet remains operational and prepared for the next journey.
- Building Relationships: Engaging with colleagues to exchange updates and facilitate smooth operational processes.
- Keeping Things on Track: Ensuring our trains are in optimal condition through refuelling and essential maintenance.
- HandsOn Support: Assisting our skilled engineers to ensure each train is prepared for timely departures and in excellent condition.
- Proactively Supporting: Taking initiative in general maintenance tasks to ensure everything remains in excellent condition.
- Focusing on Safety: Always putting safety first and making sure you and your team are protected at every step.
Are you:
- Technically Skilled While formal qualifications arent essential handson experience and practical knowledge in engineering will be beneficial.
- Sharp Focused Capable of troubleshooting effectively in a fastpaced technical environment.
- Flexible Able to adapt to the diverse demands of train maintenance and operational requirements.
- Proactive Demonstrating initiative and motivation to lead by example while maintaining the highest safety standards.
- Motivated Driven to support our operations by performing maintenance and repairs that ensure our trains continue to run smoothly.
Please note this role is safety critical and is subject to Rail Safety & Standards Board (RSSB) regulations. YouMUSTmeet the following criteria for this position or your application will be automatically rejected:
- Currently live within a 45minute car journey from the station you work from.
- Be at least 18 years of age at the time of application.
- Pass the safety critical medical assessment including drugs and alcohol screening.
- Not have defective colour vision
Whats in it for you
At Northern we dont just value our people we go the extra mile to support them. Heres a taste of what you can look forward to:
- Free Travel: Unlimited free travel for you your partner and your dependents on Northern services. Plus up to 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
- Generous Pension Scheme: We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
- Enhanced Family Benefits: We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
- Cycle to Work Scheme: Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.
- Exclusive Discounts: From shopping to wellbeing Northern Perks has you covered.
- Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family lifestyle and more.
- Training and Career Development: We offer tailored training to our colleagues and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. Plus enhanced career pathways no matter what part of the business youre in.
- Recognition: We know how important it is to show how much we appreciate our people. Thats why we have our Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards recognising and celebrating brilliance every day.
Why Northern
Were more than just a train operator. Were the heartbeat of the North connecting communities creating opportunities and driving sustainable growth. With 2500 trains running daily were on a mission to improve rail travel and enhance the customer experience while protecting the environment.
Back in 1825 the first passenger train set off in the North of England after which rail quickly spread across the globe and this year were celebrating 200 years of the modern railway. As we look back on the historic events that led us here we also look towards the future as we move into the era of Great British Rail. Join us at this pivotal moment in rail history and play your part in our journey.
A place for everyone
The best journeys happen when everyone feels welcome on board.
At Northern we dont just move people from A to B were building a team where everyone feels they belong. Our talent team can make reasonable adjustments to the process if thats something you need. Were also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer so if you meet the minimum criteria for the role well always offer an interview.
We automate parts of our screening process to remove any unconscious bias and to make sure every application is treated fairly. All successful offers will be subject to a medical assessment.
No matter your background experience or whether you call it a bap barm or cob theres a place for you here in the railway.
Employment Type
Full-Time
