Brakes and Systems Engineer, Widnes, Derby or Oxley (432368)

Req ID: 432368

Location: Can be based at Widnes WA8 8NH, Derby, DE24 8AD or Oxley WV10 6JQ

Appointment Basis:   Permanent.  Monday – Friday flexible working hours, 37 hours per week

Apply by: 8th January

Salary:   Circa £55,000 depending upon experience, along with an attractive benefits package

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 74,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Employing 6,000 people within the UK & Ireland, we are the prominent supplier of new trains and train services, and a leading signalling and rail infrastructure provider. Alstom have built, or are building, just under 40% of the UK mainline train fleet, as well as the entire fleets in service with London Underground and Dublin Luas.

Alstom is at the forefront of technological innovation and it is a global leader in both rolling stock and signalling, so working at Alstom means becoming part of a great family of the best professionals in this industry.   Enhance your career and join us on our journey as our Brakes and Systems Engineer and make your mark with a globally renowned organisation in the rail sector.

Your future role

Day-to-day, you’ll work closely with teams across the business, supporting

You’ll specifically take care of brake systems to support ongoing reliability work and future modifications. And where workload for brakes isn't full-time, you’ll support the team on other projects, which will provide an excellent opportunity for development.

Work will range from small technical queries relating to parts overhaul up to full ownership of a work package on a major fleet modernisation such as the recent class 390 Modernisation the UK’s largest ever fleet modernisation project.

We’ll look to you for:

• Taking ownership of work packages and to deliver a technical solution with all supporting documentation
• Primary outputs are modification instructions, overhaul instructions, Customer reports, Bills of Material, Risk Assessments, Standards checks

All about you

We value passion and attitude along with experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: 

The role would suit a mechanical or electro-mechanical engineer. You’ll have suitable rolling stock and brakes experience with experience of writing requirement specifications, risk assessments and defining and writing overhaul instructions.

The role involves communication with internal stakeholders, customers and suppliers so good communication skills are critical. You’ll be expected to take ownership of work packages and ensure that all parties come together for the successful conclusion of work to time and budget expectations.

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant Degree or equivalent
• Relevant Rolling Stock experience and Brakes Experience
• Experience of writing requirement specifications etc, risk assessments and defining and writing overhaul instructions
• Good written and spoken English and Communication skills

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines
• Work with the best in country rolling stock
• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries
• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning
• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension)

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

What we offer

We offer a highly competitive remuneration package,  25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday. Contributed healthcare, life assurance, an excellent company-contributed pension scheme, and a wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle.

Alstom is the leading company in the mobility sector, solving the most interesting challenges for tomorrow’s mobility. That’s why we value inquisitive and innovative people who are passionate about working together to reinvent mobility, making it smarter and more sustainable. Day after day, we are building an agile, inclusive, and responsible culture, where a diverse group of people are offered opportunities to learn, grow and advance in their careers, with options across functions and geographic locations. Are you ready to join a truly international community of great people on a challenging journey with a tangible impact and purpose?

We aim to have a welcoming and inclusive environment for individuals, of different ages, genders, ethnicities, disability, LGBT, religion and/or belief. As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.

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