Job Description

Job Title: Technician
Location: Machynlleth, Wales
Salary: £67,399 per annum
Contract: Permanent, Full-Time
Shifts: Shifts including nights
Training: 2 months at CAF Chester (fully expensed)

The Opportunity

Ford & Stanley are working in partnership with CAF to recruit multiple Technicians for their depot in Machynlleth.

This is a rare chance to join one of the world’s leading rail manufacturers as they continue to expand their UK operations. These roles offer job security, long-term career progression, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge rolling stock and heavy engineering machinery.

The Role

As a Technician, you will play a key role in the maintenance, overhaul and reliability of CAF’s fleet. You will work as part of an established engineering team carrying out inspections, fault-finding, repairs and maintenance.

Responsibilities include:

• Performing maintenance, servicing and fault-finding on rolling stock systems
• Mechanical or electrical overhaul of key components
• Working to technical drawings, schematics and maintenance procedures
• Diagnosing faults using tools, test equipment and onboard systems
• Supporting safe and efficient depot operations
• Maintaining accurate records and ensuring compliance with safety standards

About You

We are seeking skilled, safety-focused Technicians with a background in heavy engineering. Ideal candidates will have experience in one or more of the following areas:

Mechanical backgrounds such as:

• Diesel engines (marine, bus, HGV, generators)
• Hydraulics, pneumatics, or heavy mechanical systems

Electrical backgrounds such as:

• Automotive electrical systems
• HVAC, PLCs, control circuits, or industrial electrics
• Diagnostics and testing experience

Additionally, you will bring:

• A recognised level 3 engineering qualification or above (eg. NVQ, apprenticeship, HNC – desirable)
• Ability to work nights
• A strong safety mindset and experience working in high-risk environments

Training

Your first two months will be spent at CAF’s state-of-the-art facility in Chester, with all travel and accommodation fully expensed.

Benefits You’ll Enjoy

• 25 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays
• Generous company sick pay
• Enhanced maternity and paternity packages
• Up to 10% employer pension contribution
• Flexible working options to support work–life balance
• Life assurance for peace of mind
• Bike2Work scheme
• Plus a range of additional perks that make this a genuinely great place to work

If you’re an experienced Technician looking for a long-term career with a global engineering leader, we want to hear from you.
Apply today or contact us for a confidential conversation about the opportunity.

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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