T2/T3 Technician (Northampton)

Job description

Purpose of Role

To undertake maintenance on the Depot Rolling Stock and carry out associated activities that support the operation of the depot

Principal Accountabilities

 With minimal supervision undertake routine maintenance examinations of the alloacted rolling stock to meet the requirements of the production plan

 Assist other Team Members with the Rolling Stock maintenance in order to develop technican skills

 Notify Supervisor of any defects or vandalism

 Report any incidents to the Supervisor

 Undertake any other duties as and when required

Knowledge & Experience

 Knowledge of preventative maintenance principles

 Understanding of train safety related systems

 Understands and cares for tools, equipment and PPE as appropriate

 Basic knowledge of IT systems

 Good knowledge of the requirements of the operational railway

 Good knowledge of Health and Safety regulations including bio-hazards, Control of Substances Hazardous to Health (COSHH) and manual handling

 Good communication skills both oral and written

 Ability to complete all records of actions and operations accurately and to procedures

Health, Safety & Environmental Responsibilities

 Ensure compliance with depot and/or station protection procedures

 Accept a personal responsibility to take reasonable care for the health and safety of themselves and of other persons who may be affected by their acts and omissions

 Take reasonable care to avoid acts or omissions that could have an environmental impact

 Ensure compliance with the BMS procedures relative to their position

 Follow depot and/or station emergency procedures

 Wear approved protective clothing and using safety equipment when required by health and safety regulations

 Use all equipment provided safely and notifying local management of any observed deficiencies or defects as soon as they become apparent

 Inform management of any changes in materials, plant or processes and of any new materials, plant or processes which become apparent in the course of work that may impact on safety or the environment

 Inform management of any potential improvements that could improve Siemens Rail Systems environmental performance

 Immediately inform management of any observed hazards, injuries or dangerous occurrences, which become apparent during work

 Stop work when instructed to do so and only resume or commence work when instructed it is safe to do so.

 Report all safety and environmental incidents and accidents

 Cooperate with the employer to ensure their statutory duties are fulfilled

Siemens provides innovative solutions to help tackle the UK’s major challenges. Siemens has a significant presence throughout the UK, with 13 manufacturing sites and more than 25 major offices. Today the company employs over 13,760 people in the UK, including about 5,000 in the manufacturing sector. Last year’s revenues were £3.36 billion. Electrification, automation and digitalization are the long-term growth fields of Siemens. In order to take full advantage of the market potential in these fields, our businesses are bundled into nine divisions and healthcare as a separately managed business.

Siemens offers a comprehensive reward package which includes a competitive basic salary, bonus scheme, generous holiday allowance and pension. Through our flexible benefits scheme you can select benefits that best suit your lifestyle, including private healthcare.

How do I apply?

We are looking forward to receiving your online application. Please ensure you complete all areas, of the application form, to the best of your ability as we will use this data to review your suitability for the role.

What else do I need to know?

Siemens is dedicated to quality, equality, and valuing diversity, and we welcome applications that reflect the diversity of the communities within which we work.

If you are appointed in to this role you will receive standard Siemens terms, conditions and benefits.

Please note that it is Siemens policy for all employees to inform their line manager when formally applying for a new role within Siemens.