Maintenance Team Leader

We require Team Leaders of the highest to join a Birmingham based Rail Team to work on a fleet of brand new state-of-the-art trains. This is an excellent opportunity to join a successful business using the latest, cutting edge technology, and build your career with a company with strong principles and over 100 years Industry leading experience. The ideal candidate should be able to demonstrate a wide knowledge of on-board train systems with large emphasis on fault finding, as well as being capable of providing technical support to the technicians when required. ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES - Supervision of a small team of Rail Technicians - Fault finding and root cause analysis of all on-train systems - Use of schematics, test & measurement equipment, and diagnostic software - Planning and organising of warranty repairs - Liaising with customer at all times to ensure that train availability and reliability targets are achieved - Excellent communication skills - Ability to prioritize and classify work in terms of safety and the impact on the train's performance are essential - Large diesel engines and transmissions - High voltage systems - Traction, brakes, passenger doors, PIS/PA, CCTV, HVAC, TCMS - High pressure pneumatics - Wiring, fault finding and other associated electrical/mechanical tasks. - Monitoring competency and conducting competency assessment of technicians. ACADEMIC &/OR PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: - NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a relevant electrical/mechanical discipline PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: - Substantial post qualifying experience - Fault finding and diagnostic experience - Use of schematics, test & measurement equipment, and diagnostic software - Able to interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematic diagrams - Applicants from rail industry, an automotive or aerospace background will be considered - Valid Driver's Licence - Available for shift work (Days & Nights including weekends) TPBN1_UKTJ