Maintenance Team Leader - 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 more than 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 country 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 all different backgrounds to make it a great experience for Great Western Railway's customers. Together, Great Western Railway will revalue rail as a very special way to travel – relaxing, fast, efficient, friendly, and fun.

About the team:

A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an enthusiastic, self-motivated individual to join the West Ealing LMD Team as a Maintenance Team Leader. The role is based in Cocklebury Sidings, Swindon, within the LTV Engineering team as a Satellite depot. The successful candidate will join a team currently responsible for the preventative and reactive maintenance and presentation of the Class 387 fleet. At GWR, Great Western Railway aim to transform the way people think about rail travel by setting a new standard – a better experience for Great Western Railway's customers.

About the job:

You will control all movements within Cocklebury Sidings, undertaking Light Maintenance Repairs and preparation of rolling stock in accordance with local agreements. Your responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring the safe arrival and departure of all T&RS.
• Carrying out safety critical and non-safety critical tasks as per technical instructions.
• Leading GWR Maintenance Technicians and contractors at the Sidings.
• Maintaining safe conditions for all work activities.
• Prepping and dispatching T&RS off depot.
• Conducting Maintenance Repairs to Class 387s.
• Communicating effectively with the Signaller and Maintenance Control.
• Serving as Fire Warden and First Aider.
• Providing technical support for Maintenance Control.
• Managing a self-covering roster due to the small team size.
• Monitoring train recording systems & R2 and updating relevant logs.

You’ll need to be:

• Pro-active and able to work as part of a team and independently.
• Able to plan your workload to meet tight deadlines.
• Flexible to work weekends and bank holidays.
• Living within one hour of Cocklebury Sidings, Swindon.
• Technically minded with strong problem-solving abilities.
• Possessing excellent communication skills.
• Skilled in using computer applications, including Excel & Word.

As a minimum, you'll need:

• NVQ L3 or Equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• A full driving licence.
• Flexibility to work a rotating shift pattern including weekends and nights.
• Knowledge of Class 387 T&RS.

About the location:

Cocklebury is a sidings just East of Swindon station, supporting the Class 387 fleet. It’s a short walk from Swindon Station and shares the site with Network Rail's Jane Austin Training school.

Working Pattern:

A shift roster consisting of Days and Nights, providing around-the-clock coverage, including weekends and bank holidays.

Great Western Railway review all roles and job descriptions to ensure they are accessible and support flexible working options.