Corrective Technician

About CAF

Innovation is in our DNA - we thrive on pushing boundaries and adapting to new challenges with a flexible approach. Proud to be a global leader, our fast‑paced growth provides exciting opportunities for our team and the community.

Committed to maintaining trains and trams, our mission is to enhance vehicle safety and reliability. Our ultimate goal is to deliver a comfortable, dependable, and sustainable commuting experience for all passengers.

Based out of multiple locations across the UK, our 24/7 operation means we’re always on hand to deliver reliable technical support. Utilizing the latest digital technology, we strive to enhance dependability and help people get where they need to be.

We wouldn’t be where we are without our people. Working together as a team, we strive to achieve great things while supporting each other to thrive along the way. We’re going places, so apply today and become part of our exciting journey.

• Positive Work Environment:
  You will work in a positive environment, based on mutual respect and team spirit.
• Professional Development:
  Our projects are often measured in years, sometimes decades, providing a future for you and the organisation.
• Learning and Autonomy:
  We encourage you to work autonomously, being able to propose and decide what and how.
• Security and Reliability: CAF has been working for over 100 years on a path that stretches into the future, giving you the security you need.
• Cutting‑edge technology:
  You will work with the latest technologies, facing the challenge of devising innovative approaches and solutions every day.

If you have technical expertise and an analytical mindset, we need you on our team. You'll work with us to diagnose faults and conduct root cause analysis for an advanced fleet across a range of systems (electrical, pneumatic & hydraulic), using a combination of electrical schematics, test equipment, and diagnostic software.

If you are someone who thrives on finding solutions in a constantly changing environment, and are driven to achieve results, then this role is perfect for you. As a valued member of our team, you will be responsible for performing corrective actions and repairs on new trains in a depot setting to ensure passenger service availability and reliability.

As a Real Living Wage Employer, we are proud to pay competitively  this role you will be offered a salary in the region of £59,000 per annum.

To succeed in the role, you have an NVQ Level 3 in electrical/ mechanical engineering (or equivalent) plus 3 years of post‑apprenticeship experience. You have experience in detecting faults and carrying out root cause analysis across multiple systems and are capable of interpreting electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematic diagrams, as well as being proficient in using diagnostic software, and test and measuring equipment.

You hold a valid driver’s licence and have a flexible approach to working varying shifts including weekends, and both day and night shifts.

A Real Living Wage employer and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, RSSB Mental Health Charter and Women in Rail EDI Charter. We create a culture of inclusivity and belonging and offer a range of benefits to support well‑being including 25 days annual leave, an excellent workplace pension scheme (with up to 10% contribution from us), a generous health care cash plan and a Bike2

Work scheme.

Our professional sponsorship scheme helps you to achieve your goals. Our flexible working policy and family‑friendly culture support everyone to thrive at CAF.

We offer paid volunteering days and promote a variety of social value initiatives, including tree‑planting, company‑wide donation drives, and support for the homeless community and refugees, creating waves of positive change.

The company is a Real Living Wage employer and a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, the RSSB Mental Health Charter and the Women in Rail EDI Charter.