Are you passionate about the future of rail transport? Do you want to be part of a team shaping the next generation of trains using cutting-edge technology? Stadler Rail Service UK (SRSUK) is seeking a System Technician to join its growing team.

With depot locations in Cardiff, Glasgow, Liverpool, Leicester, Newcastle and Norwich, Stadler Rail offers excellent opportunities for individuals looking to develop a rewarding career within the UK rail industry. The successful candidate will be based in Leicester.

About Stadler Rail

Stadler Rail Service UK (SRSUK) is a proud subsidiary of Stadler Rail AG Switzerland. Stadler Rail delivers high-quality services for modern trains operating across the UK. With an established presence in passenger rail and growing expertise in freight rail, Stadler Rail is recognised as a leading service provider within the UK rail industry.

Committed to continuous growth and technical innovation, Stadler Rail is investing in its people, technology and services to support its ambitious business strategy.

Why Join Stadler Rail?

Innovative Environment
Working in a fast-paced, results-oriented environment, the successful candidate will proactively collaborate with colleagues to ensure services remain available and operational.

Growth & Development
Stadler Rail is committed to developing its employees and offers ongoing opportunities for learning, professional growth and career progression.

Collaborative Team
The role provides the opportunity to work alongside dedicated professionals and key stakeholders to deliver essential rail services successfully.

Customer-Focused Culture
Stadler Rail is committed to delivering the highest standards of service and ensuring customer expectations are consistently met.

What Stadler Rail Offers

• Competitive salary
• 36-hour working week
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme with employer contributions matching up to 10% following successful completion of probation
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Wellbeing programme supporting physical and mental health
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Company Sick Pay

Role Overview

This exciting position sits at the centre of Stadler Rail’s operations, providing essential technical and production expertise that supports the delivery of high-performing rail services.

The successful candidate will help ensure services operate safely, reliably and efficiently while maintaining industry-leading performance standards. The role offers a varied and rewarding environment with opportunities to make a significant contribution to the business.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide detailed technical and production support, ensuring accurate reporting of operational status across production and performance functions.
• Support the delivery of trains in line with safety, reliability, environmental and presentation standards, while meeting contractual obligations.
• Carry out fault diagnosis, repairs and modifications to rolling stock, ensuring compliance with relevant standards and legislation.
• Undertake fault finding and identify appropriate corrective actions.
• Support condition monitoring activities and manually monitored systems across train fleets.
• Perform secondary checks of colleagues’ work in accordance with the four-eyes principle.
• Answer technical questions from colleagues and client representatives.
• Provide technical support and feedback to RAMS/Performance Engineers and depot production teams.
• Identify and assess risks, proposing mitigation measures in line with relevant legislation and company standards.
• Review and summarise faults, failures and corrective actions undertaken by depot teams.
• Mentor and support members of the production team.
• Produce high-quality technical and operational reports relating to defects, failures and performance.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of improved systems and ways of working across the business.
• Adhere to all health, safety and environmental requirements.
• Determine work priorities in consultation with Production Managers, using technical knowledge and operational experience.
• Take ownership of ongoing professional development, both technical and non-technical.

Experience

Essential Experience

• Extensive engineering experience within rolling stock maintenance.
• Experience troubleshooting and resolving rail performance issues.
• Strong fault diagnosis and corrective maintenance experience.
• Knowledge of modern technical systems and fault-finding techniques.
• Experience conducting root cause investigations.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.

Skills & Qualifications

Qualifications

• Completed a recognised apprenticeship to City & Guilds/BTEC level with a mechanical, electrical or electronic bias.
• NVQ Level 5 qualification or equivalent proven experience.

Skills

• Strong analytical skills and the ability to interpret complex technical data.
• Experience supporting or managing small teams.
• Ability to mentor and guide colleagues.
• Effective communication, influencing and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality and safety standards.

Interested?

If you are looking to make a difference, work with innovative rail technology and contribute to the future of rail transport, Stadler Rail would like to hear from you.