Job Description

Technician

Salary: £49,276.50
Hours: 40 Hours per week
Shifts: Days and Nights
Permanent: Full Time
Location: Manchester

Situation

We’re looking for a talented Electrical Technician to ensure today’s rail systems run smoothly, safely, and reliably. If you thrive on tackling technical challenges, working with cutting‑edge diagnostics, and contributing to a team that delivers real impact, this could be your next move.

Your New Opportunity

As an Electrical Technician, you’ll be directly involved in maintaining a modern passenger train fleet, performing key servicing, maintenance, diagnostics, fault‑finding, and repair tasks. 

Key Responsibilities

• Carrying out electrical fault‑finding across complex rail systems
• Replacing and installing electrical components
• Using advanced diagnostic equipment to identify and resolve issues
• Completing mechanical repairs and rectification where needed
• Uploading and updating onboard rail software systems
• Working alongside a supportive, experienced, and close‑knit engineering team 

The Candidate

• Electrical background with a Level 3 qualification (or equivalent).
• Experience with IT systems, able to upload/download software updates.
• Knowledge of fault finding and testing equipment; both mechanical and electrical.
• Strong fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills

If you’re an Electrical Technician looking to take the next step and work on industry‑leading rail technology, we want to hear from you. 

Ready to advance your career in the rail sector? Apply today and help shape the future of rail travel

About ford & Stanley group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

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