Job Description

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As a Technical Support Engineer at Unipart, you will assist the Technical Support Team to ensure that customer and supplier engineering needs are identified and supported by a wide range of products and services within national and overseas markets. Initially as developmental position, you will learn the functions and responsibilities of the technical support part of the Engineering Department with an expectation of growing in competence and capability as the first step into the wider Engineering community.


This position will be closely supported by the management team and training and guidance will be given and offers numerous opportunities for professional development, including training programs and workshops to enhance your skills and knowledge in electronics engineering and the railway industry. You will benefit from mentorship by experienced engineers who will guide you through your professional growth and development to ensure a structured learning path/career within Unipart.


This role will require you to work on your own initiative and work to targets and time scales; you will have excellent communication skills including effective listening and written communication skills. Ideally you will have technical knowledge of rail components and possess excellent analytical and problem solving skills.


The role encourages both autonomy and initiative, allowing you to take ownership of your work and responsibilities. At the same time, you will be an integral part of a collaborative team, contributing to a supportive and dynamic work environment and should be able to demonstrate good manual dexterity where mechanical assembly and disassembly are required.


If you are ready to take the first or next step in your career and contribute to groundbreaking projects, we want to hear from you! We are looking for a positive, can do attitude with a willingness to learn and develop

Key Requirements:

Degree Educated:

In a technical discipline

Self-Motivation:

Demonstrate a strong drive to succeed and continuously improve

Team Player:

Collaborate effectively with colleagues while also working autonomously

Passion for Development:

Show enthusiasm for engineering and innovation

Why Join Us?

Innovative Environment:

Be part of a team that values creativity and forward-thinking.

Career Growth:

Opportunities to advance and become a leader within the Engineering function

Supportive Culture:

Work in a collaborative and supportive environment.

Application Instructions:

To apply, please submit your CV highlighting your passion for development, self-drive, and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Benefits

Competitive salary Pension and death in service provisions for employees in pension scheme 25 Days Hols (plus Bank Holidays) Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) Health and Wellbeing Initiatives Employee offers and discounts from various retailers Cycle to work scheme, recognition events and rewards Free car parking Blended / hybrid working available Business Needs Car

Unipart Rail - Who are we?

Unipart Rail is part of the Unipart Group, one of Europe's leading independent logistics' companies that employs more than 12,000 employees worldwide and has an annual turnover of more than 1 billion. We have a long heritage in the rail industry based on decades of experience, we have continuous improvement plans to embrace innovation in both products and business techniques to ensure that we remain the first and best choice for our customers. As a valued employee of Unipart Rail, you can look forward to a varied and rewarding career with a company that holds the Investors in People accreditation and also world class status in employee engagement.