Maintenance Assistant

Barton under Needwood, ENG, GB, United Kingdom

Job Description

Req ID:

486713


Location: Central Rivers Depot, Burton on Trent




Appointment Basis: Permanent




Apply by: 23/07/2025




Salary:

40,683.37 with day shift rotation







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, 80,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.





Alstom is the UK & Ireland's leading 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. We provide the widest range of smart solutions in the rail market, from innovative high-speed rolling stock, metros and trams to maintenance, modernisation, infrastructure and signalling.




Your future role







Take on a new challenge and apply your maintenance expertise in a new cutting-edge field. You'll report to Shift Production Manager and work alongside dedicated and enthusiastic teammates.





You'll carry out routine maintenance, repairs and fault-finding work on rail vehicles across 22X platform and other applicable fleets. Day-to-day, you'll work closely with teams across the business supporting the wider production teams with ongoing maintenance and repairs, rebuilds, modifications, upgrades, when applicable and much more.





We'll look to you for:


Work as directed by and in co-operation with the Team Leaders and Production Management Team in order to: Adhere to and work within Quality Systems to the current applicable standards. Work as part of a team, complete or assist in any of the team's activities to ensure work is completed on time and to specification. Understand and follow work/Vehicle Maintenance Instructions (VMI), Standard Operating Sheets (SOS), Work Element Sheets (WES) and Task Sequencing (TS). Support secondary level fault finding as and when required. Use work related IT Systems as required including Maximo to record progress of operations and status of issues. Application of supporting systems to access work instructions, learning modules, briefs and risk assessments (not exhaustive) Accurately report status of operations, complete Work Checklists and Work Orders with the required level of detail including completion time, detailed comments Reporting any quality, continuous improvements, or EHS related issues though leadership routes. Make suggestions and recommendations for productivity improvements working with the team leaders/managers and supporting functions (Industrial, Engineering, Materials, Projects) Maintain 5S good housekeeping of all related work areas in accordance with set standards. Be capable of accepting certified training in other skills and carry out other duties, e.g. forklift, vehicle driving Be capable of being re-trained in other activities/skills as required by the Production Management Team to support the operations as required. Understand and abide to safety notices, rules and regulations and follow safe working practices compliant with local standards. Comply with all EHS protection and Alstom Zero Deviation Plan (AZDP) measures.




At Alstom we are agile, inclusive, and responsible in everything we do. These principles form our values and behaviours and are fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.




All about you







We value passion and attitude over 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:




Time served apprenticeship or equivalent with associated technical qualifications (ONC/City & Guilds) or recognised equivalent Remove/Replace Components (RETC 056a/b - EDS Approved) System Testing (RETC 203 - EDS Approved) Experience of working to procedures, work instructions and vehicle maintenance instructions Experience of mentoring and instructing other team members Technical skills/proven knowledge in 22X train maintenance, repairs, fault finding, exams, heavy maintenance Self-motivated with a desire to learn A strong team player

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 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?




Equal opportunity statement:





Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law.





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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Job Detail

  • Job Id
    JD3338364
  • Industry
    Not mentioned
  • Total Positions
    1
  • Job Type:
    Full Time
  • Salary:
    Not mentioned
  • Employment Status
    Permanent
  • Job Location
    Barton under Needwood, ENG, GB, United Kingdom
  • Education
    Not mentioned