Corrective Technician

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. We operate 24/7 across multiple locations in the UK, using the latest digital technology to improve dependability and help people get where they need to be.

You will diagnose faults and conduct root‑cause analysis for an advanced fleet, working with electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems. Using electrical schematics, test equipment and diagnostic software you will perform corrective actions and repairs on new trains in a depot setting to ensure passenger service availability and reliability. Your role demands a technical expertise and an analytical mindset, thriving on solutions in a constantly changing environment and delivering results.

As a Real Living Wage Employer, you will receive a salary of approximately £49,000 per annum. You will also enjoy the following:

• Positive work environment built on mutual respect and team spirit.
• Long‑term professional development opportunities.
• Autonomy to propose and decide what and how projects are executed.
• Job security through CAF’s 100‑year legacy.
• Access to cutting‑edge technology and innovative solutions.

You must hold a NVQ Level 3 in electrical/mechanical engineering (or equivalent) and have at least three years of post‑apprenticeship experience. Proven ability to detect faults, carry out root‐cause analysis across multiple systems, interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematic diagrams and effectively use diagnostic software, test and measuring equipment is required. A valid driver’s licence and flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends, days and nights, are essential.

CAF is a Real Living Wage Employer and a proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, RSSB Mental Health Charter and Women in Rail EDI Charter. We champion an inclusive culture and offer a range of benefits: 25 days annual leave; an excellent workplace pension scheme with up to 10% employer contribution; a healthy cash plan;
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Work scheme; paid volunteering days; and a variety of social value initiatives such as tree‑planting and support for the homeless and refugees.

Our Flexible Working policy and Family Friendly culture ensure everyone is supported to thrive at CAF.