Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer

Location: Blackpool
Department: Engineering
Salary: £53,221.00 per annum
Contract Type: Permanent

Keep the North moving

Every train that leaves the depot carries thousands of people to work, school, family and everything in between. Behind every reliable journey is a team of skilled engineers making sure our trains are safe, dependable and ready for service.

As part of our Engineering team at Northern, you'll help keep our fleet performing at its best. Working from our Blackpool outstation, you'll carry out maintenance, repairs and fault finding on our rolling stock, using your technical skills to solve problems that have a real impact on our customers every single day.

No two shifts are quite the same. One day you could be carrying out planned maintenance, the next diagnosing a complex fault that gets a train safely back into service. If you enjoy hands‑on engineering, take pride in high standards and want to be part of a team that keeps the railway running, you'll feel right at home here.

You'll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, repairing and overhauling Northern's trains, helping to make sure they're safe, reliable and ready to carry our customers across the North.

• Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults and carrying out effective repairs.
• Completing planned preventative maintenance and vehicle servicing.
• Working on mechanical, electrical, plumbing and vehicle systems.
• Using diagnostic equipment and specialist tools safely and correctly.
• Preparing trains for service, including cleaning and servicing activities where required.
• Supporting shunting operations while following strict safety procedures.
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records and working to engineering standards.
• Sharing your knowledge by supporting apprentices and colleagues as they develop their skills.
• Always putting safety first and following the standards that keep both people and trains moving safely.

You know your way around engineering and enjoy finding practical solutions to technical problems. Whether you're diagnosing faults or carrying out planned maintenance, you take pride in getting the job done safely and to a high standard.

• A recognised engineering qualification, such as an NVQ or equivalent.
• Experience maintaining and repairing mechanical and electrical systems.
• The ability to read and understand engineering drawings and technical information.
• Confidence using fault‑finding techniques and diagnostic equipment.
• A strong commitment to safety, quality and doing things the right way.
• The ability to work well as part of a team while also managing your own workload.
• Clear communication skills and a willingness to support apprentices and less experienced colleagues.

A full UK driving licence would be helpful, but it isn't essential.

As this is a safety‑critical role, you'll also be comfortable following strict safety procedures, including medical, drugs and alcohol screening requirements.

At Northern, we don't just value our people - we go the extra mile to support them. Here's a taste of what you can look forward to:

• Free Travel:
  Unlimited free travel for you, your partner, and your dependants on Northern services. Plus up to 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
• Generous Pension Scheme:
  We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
• Enhanced Family Benefits:
  We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
• Cycle to Work Scheme:
  Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.
• Exclusive Discounts:
  From shopping to wellbeing, Northern Perks has you covered.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family, lifestyle and more.
• Training and Career Development:
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