Multi-Skilled Technician - Immediate Start

Overview

Who are Great Western Railway?

GWR is the proud custodian of Brunel's railway - one of the most prestigious networks in the world. Great Western Railway have some of the newest trains in the country and exciting plans to extend Great Western Railway's services. With over one hundred million passenger journeys each year, Great Western Railway carry people to over 275 stations in the South West, from Cornwall and South Wales to London, passing through beautiful countryside and some of the UK's top tourist destinations.

Great Western Railway is transforming the way people think about train travel, empowering Great Western Railway's team of over 6,000 people from diverse backgrounds to enhance the experience for Great Western Railway's customers. Together, Great Western Railway aim to revalue rail as a very special way to travel – relaxing, fast, efficient, friendly, and fun.

About the team?

Saint Philips Marsh is home to the West Fleet's DMU and maintains a variety of other T&R including HSS and 08 Shunters. The team works to a tight exam regime and day/night servicing, providing a safe, clean, and prompt service delivery for Great Western Railway's customers.

About the job?

You will work within teams to support the Multi-Skilled Technicians, focusing on maintenance tasks primarily on the West Fleet DMUs, with a clear emphasis on safety, teamwork, and service delivery.

Your main responsibilities will include:

• Assisting FO3 grade Engineers in servicing and maintaining rail vehicles
• Operating forklift driving
• Conducting battery maintenance
• Performing underframe train cleaning
• Ensuring rail vehicles are safe to move post-maintenance
• Coupling/uncoupling, shunting, and preparing rail vehicles when trained
• Presenting trains to customers in a correctly marshalled and fully prepared condition

You’ll need to be:

• Able to exchange information to solve problems and participate in decision-making
• Capable of creating and maintaining necessary safe conditions for work activities
• Actively participating in process improvements and safe operational flexibility
• Willing to work shifts, including nights and weekends

As a minimum, you will need to have:

• Strong adherence to safety standards at all times
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Successful completion of a safety-critical medical
• Passing a psychometric exam
• Evidence of an engineering background
• Experience working in an engineering environment

Additional Information:

• The successful candidate must reside within a 60-minute commute of the depot.
• If more than one applicant is successful, a reserve list will be created for roles that may arise within the next 6 months, potentially with different shift types.
• The successful candidate will undergo an online shunter assessment and must pass a safety-critical medical.
• Ability to travel to work within a maximum of 60 minutes using public transport is non-negotiable.
• This position involves permanent night shifts.

The Reward?

In addition to a great team environment and comprehensive training, all GWR colleagues enjoy a range of benefits, including ongoing development, a defined benefit pension scheme, free rail travel across the GWR network for you and your family, a company-sponsored health care plan, discounted shopping and gym memberships, and an employee assistance program.

Great Western Railway all belong at GWR. Great Western Railway's vision is to provide an inclusive environment for all Great Western Railway's colleagues, ensuring equal opportunity for meaningful employment.

Great Western Railway value diversity in age, gender, LGBTQIA, ethnicity, religion, and disability, maintaining a zero-tolerance policy towards any form of prejudice. Great Western Railway celebrate diversity of thought and encourage all Great Western Railway's colleagues to grow and thrive.

Great Western Railway review all roles and job descriptions to ensure accessibility and provide flexible working options whenever possible. Great Western Railway encourage candidates to refer to each vacancy description for further details.

If you require additional support to complete your application due to a disability or neurodivergent condition such as dyslexia, dyspraxia, or autism, Great Western Railway encourage you to share any additional needs you may have to ensure a fair and equal process for all applicants.