Tram Maintenance Fitter

Join our team at Keolis Amey Metrolink (KAM), the largest light rail network in the UK!

We are recruiting for a Tram Maintenance Fitter to join our Engineering team. You will play a key role supporting the delivery of the tram bogie maintenance in line with the maintenance plan, so they are safe, reliable and fit for purpose.

You will be hands on fixing and problem solving to complete first-line maintenance tasks, respond to bogie asset failures and identify and report issues or defects during maintenance activities to meet the Tram Maintenance Instructions and contractual requirements.

As a team we provide a first-class maintenance service to keep our trams across Greater Manchester moving. So, If you have a mechanical background and would love to join the team within Manchester’s iconic Metrolink, what are you waiting for, we can’t wait to hear from you!

Key accountabilities will include:

• Execute bogie maintenance and first-line tasks in accordance with maintenance instructions and schedules
• Provide technical support to Tram Maintenance Technicians during asset failures
• Identify and report issues or defects during maintenance activities
• Safely shunt vehicles around the yard and into the maintenance shed as required, ensuring compliance with operational procedures
• Accurately record and update asset management information in both paper and digital formats
• Ensure maintenance documentation is complete and up to date
• Support asset management reporting by closing out work orders on time
• Carry out component replacement and system testing as required.
• Support diagnosis and resolution of complex maintenance problems.
• Support on root cause investigations
• Keep abreast of Industry best practice and deliver appropriate improvement initiatives for KAM
• Champion health, safety and what good looks like embedding “Just Culture” in all ways of working

What you’ll bring:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in engineering / mechanical related discipline
• Experience in a large-scale maintenance environment, with a strong emphasis on safety to maintenance schedules
• Experience in operational transport and maintenance environment, ideally within the rail industry
• In-depth knowledge of maintenance activities within a multi-disciplinary team
• Experience maintaining and updating asset management records, both paper-based and digital systems
• Familiar with following detailed Maintenance Task Instructions and adhering to technical documentation
• Hands-on experience in maintaining at least one or more of the following systems:

• Electrical/Electronic systems
• Mechanical systems
• Hydraulic systems

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Flexible approach, you can adapt to your situation to get the best results
• Results focused with a passion for delivering work on time and working as part of an awesome team

The closing date for applications: 10 March 2025

Depending on the level of applications for this role we may close the advert earlier, therefore we encourage you to submit your application early.

What we will offer you:

• A starting salary of £43,748.04
• Full time
• Free Tram Travel for all our colleagues, plus a sponsored pass for an immediate family member
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Access to Amazing Discounts at major retailers including Asda, Currys PC World, John Lewis and many more.
• Family Friendly Policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Wellbeing Support including a free counselling, health checks and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Supporting your development focusing on career pathways and professional fees covered if required for role.

Our Commitment to you:

At KAM, we celebrate the diversity of our customers, communities, and colleagues, and strive for a workforce which is equitable, inclusive and representative of the communities we serve and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, and sexual orientation to apply. We look forward to receiving your application.

We live our values of “We Care, We Commit, We Imagine” through our behaviours and we strongly believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and create an environment where individuals can imagine that anything is possible. We care about our people, and we fully commit to creating an inclusive environment where our people feel valued, respected and empowered to thrive.

To ensure you are given the best opportunity to succeed in the recruitment process, please let us know if you will require any support or reasonable adjustments.  You can contact our team here recruit@metrolink.co.uk.

What we will need to check:

If you are successful, we will need to complete several pre-employment checks prior to you starting. These include.

• Proof of address.
• Evidence of right to work in the UK.
• References from previous employment or studies from the last 3 years
• Pre-employment medical (level subject to role).
• Criminal Records self-declaration check, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).