Location: Midland Metro Ltd, Wednesbury Depot, Potters Lane, WS10 0AR
Salary: £35,097 to £39,507 per annum, with further increases following the successful completion of the probation period.
Contract: Full-time, Permanent, 12-hour shifts – 4 on, 4 off
Overtime: Available
Benefits: MML Pension, Annual Leave, and Free travel on Tram & WM Bus for you and your partner

Maintenance Technician – Light Rail

Join West Midlands Metro, the driving force behind modern, sustainable urban transportation in the heart of England.

With our sleek trams reducing congestion and promoting a greener future, we’re offering a unique opportunity for skilled technicians to be part of something bigger.

We are looking for a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician to join our team.

Whether your background is in rail, automotive, HGV, LGV, or other mechanical maintenance fields, if you have a passion for problem-solving and fault diagnosis, we want to hear from you!

Why Join Us?

• Broaden Your Skills: Work on advanced systems incorporating mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic technology.
• Secure Your Future: Benefit from long-term job stability and career growth within an expanding, eco-friendly company.
• Exciting Challenges: No day is the same as you work to maintain our fleet and ensure a reliable service for the community

Your Role:

• Perform preventative maintenance on systems such as mechanical, electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic equipment.
• Carry out corrective maintenance, identifying faults through advanced computer diagnostic systems and repairing accordingly.
• Support the commissioning and testing of new trams as they join the fleet.
• Ensure accurate reporting of all maintenance activities to support continual improvement efforts.

What We’re Looking For:

• Proven experience in mechanical and electrical fault finding on high-value, safety-critical systems. This could come from any relevant background: automotive, HGV/LGV, or engineering industries.
• The ability to use diagnostic equipment to troubleshoot complex issues in mechanical and electrical systems.
• A commitment to health and safety standards and an eye for detail.

Desirable (but not essential):

• ONC or time-served apprenticeship in mechanical/electrical disciplines.
• NVQ Level 3 in an engineering-related field.

Kickstart Your Career Today!

If you’re looking for a career that offers variety, stability, and the chance to develop your skills in a cutting-edge industry, apply now!