Operations Technician F&M MML

Job description

Operations Technician
Manchester (MMLTrafford Depot)

Transport networks around the world rely on technology and systems expertise from THALES for safety, reliability and optimised capacity. Our main markets in the UK are urban rail, mainline rail and roads, where our solutions include signalling (train control, axle counters, interlocking, train protection and warning systems, services), supervision and control, integrated communications, security and information management.

We have an exciting opportunity for an Operations Technician to carry out faulting, maintenance, installation and programming of telecommunications equipment on Manchester Metrolink.

This is a full time, fixed term contract until 1St August, based at Manchester Metrolink's Trafford Depot.

Duties & Responsibilities

- Carrying out 1st and 2nd line fault investigations of TMS and tramstop equipment
- Undertake Maintenance, on site repairs and on site equipment swap outs and exchanges as required.
- Undertake Installations and equipment reprogramming; installing latest equipment configuration as required.
- Ensure safety of self, colleagues, contractors, customers and general public.
- Guiding others on safety matters and compliance with appropriate safety standards.
- Keeping up-to-date, reading, learning and putting instructions affecting the safety of systems into practice.
- Accurate maintenance of system records to ensure safety and reliability.
- Inspections of equipment and systems for safety defects.
- Rectification and testing of faults having safety implications prior to restoration to service.
- Testing and certifying the safety of new systems / installations.
- Recommending safety improvements in equipment and / or systems.

Essential

- Technical expertise in the faulting and maintenance of TMS and tramstop equipment or similar
- Electrical LV expertise
- Relevant experience in Operational Communications and/or Signalling Systems
- Technically qualified and certified competent.
- Full UK driving license
- Able to respond quickly and efficiently to maintenance call-outs
- Good verbal and written communication skills

Desirable

- Extensive experience as a 1st line technician
- Qualified to HNC level or equivalent and appropriate membership of a recognised engineering institution.
- Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to communicate at all levels
- A good outward appearance, self-motivation and the ability to work under pressure are vital.