Tram Maintenance Technician
Tram Maintenance Technician
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Job Description
Join our team at KeolisAmey Metrolink (KAM) the largest light rail network in the UK!
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Tram Maintenance Technicianto join the awesome Rolling Stock Engineering team behind the scenes.
In this role youll be a key player in keeping our trams safe reliable and ready to serve the people of Greater Manchester. Working closely with our experienced Tram Maintenance Team Leader and team of Tram Technicians youll help deliver our maintenance plan with precision and pride.
You will be problem solving and undertaking diagnostic fault investigations that supports our essential maintenance plan. You will be attendingcall outs for breakdowns & Road Traffic Collisions (RTCs)across the network to minimise disruption and ensure a smooth running of one of the UKs most iconic transport systems.
Were looking for someone whos not just technically skilled but also a true champion of safety wellbeing and teamwork. Youll be an advocate for excellence helping to embed a Just Culture of care and accountability in everything we do.
Why Join Us
Be part of a team that keeps Manchester moving
Problem solve and fault finding working on cutting-edge tram systems
Collaborate with passionate professionals
Help shape a culture of safety and integrity
If youre ready to make a real difference and take pride in your work wed love to hear from you!
Key accountabilities will include:
- Dig Deep into Diagnostics - Investigate failures carry out root cause analysis and implement smart fixes that stop problems in their tracks.
- Champion Fleet Reliability - Play a key role in maintaining our trams to the highest standards following detailed maintenance instructions to keep everything running smoothly.
- Safety First - Youll actively take part in safety briefings and workshops helping to create a culture where everyone looks out for each other.
- Quality Work - Youll carry out tasks to the highest standards following our maintenance guidelines to ensure the fleet stays reliable and ready.
- Share Insights - If somethings not quite right youll provide timely and constructive feedback to help us improve and respond quickly.
- Keep Records Spot On - Youll make sure our asset management recordsboth paper and digitalare accurate up-to-date and easy to follow.
The role does require you to workacross a rostered shift pattern of days evenings nights and weekends.
What youll bring:
- Educated to NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline / Advanced modern apprenticeship or equivalent experience
- Knowledge of maintenance activities within a large multi-disciplined team
- Knowledge of fault-finding techniques and experience of undertaking diagnostic fault investigations and root cause analysis
- Experience in a large maintenance environment with a focus on safety and completing maintenance activities to plan
- Adaptability to the varying demands of the maintenance and operational needs
- Excellent attention to detail and able to follow instructions
- Work as part of an awesome team to deliver maintenance requirements on time to the capacity model
- Good knowledge of IT systems including the Microsoft applications
What we will offer you:
- A salary of up to 55611.00
- 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.
The closing date for applications: 12 September 2025
Depending on the level of applications for this role we may close the advert earlier therefore we encourage you to submit your application early.
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.
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 .
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).
The Company
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.
The Year 2020
The Benefits
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Required Experience:
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