£42,676 | 4 On / 4 Off | Days Only | Permanent Opportunity
Ready to take your electrical career onto the railway?
This is an outstanding opportunity for a Level 3 qualified Electrical Technician to join a major, internationally recognised rail business and work directly on a fleet of trains in Leeds.
Your New Opportunity
You’ll join a highly skilled engineering team carrying out essential electrical modifications across a working fleet of trains, contributing to safety-critical engineering projects that directly support the UK rail network.
This isn't just another Electrical Technician position. It’s an opportunity to take your existing electrical skills into an industry renowned for specialist engineering, long-term careers and job security.
What You’ll Be Doing
As an Electrical Technician, your responsibilities will include:
Carrying out electrical modifications, installations and fault finding
Completing extensive electrical wiring activities, including running, routing, terminating and splicing new wiring harnesses
Integrating new wiring into existing train-borne electrical systems and equipment
Undertaking mechanical installation work including drilling, bracket fitting and equipment mounting
What We’re Looking For
You do not necessarily need previous rail experience. If you have the right electrical engineering background and transferable skills, this could be your route into the industry.
Ideally, you will have:
A Level 3 Electrical / Electrical Engineering qualification
Strong hands-on electrical fitting and wiring experience
Experience with electrical modifications and fault finding
Confidence using hand and power tools
The ability to work accurately within a structured engineering environment
Experience within rail, automotive, aerospace, manufacturing, defence or another engineering environment would be advantageous
A Benefits Package Worth Talking About
Alongside the salary and long-term career opportunity, you'll receive an excellent benefits package including:
28 days' holiday including Bank Holidays, rising to 31 days after 2 years' service
Final Salary Pension Scheme after the qualifying period
Dental and health plan schemes
Halfords Car Maintenance Scheme
Gym membership discounts
Why Make the Move?
If you're an Electrical Technician who wants more than just another workshop job, this is your chance to bring your skills into the rail industry and establish yourself within a major engineering environment.
If you've been waiting for the right opportunity to get your foot in the door within rail, this could be it.
Take the next step in your engineering journey — apply today and progress your career in the rail industry.
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Salary description
£42676.00 - £42676.00 per year