Support Engineer TA

South Western Railway (SWR) operates over 1,500 services each weekday across the network and employs more than 5,000 people. We provide easy and convenient mobility, connecting people and communities in South West London, southern counties of England, and the Isle of Wight.

Join our team and help us continue to bring people together to get the most out of life.

The holder of this post is responsible for providing an effective service for technical, quality and safety matters to the Depot Manager, Technical Performance Manager and depot management team. The holder will adhere to depot protection, safety, quality and environmental procedures, rules and regulations in force.

• Work to laid down specifications and depot quality systems/working instructions both Fleet Engineering and local.
• Carry out train related audits/in process checks and formulate action plans.
• Investigate safety critical rolling stock incidents and compile relevant formal reports. Make recommendations to increase reliability on individual and trend failures.
• Analyse downloads to supplement complex fault finding.
• Support maintenance staff to undertake their duties effectively.
• Mentor apprentices and contractors as required.
• Supply modifications or campaign component change support to the depot and Fleet Engineering.
• Produce technical briefs and work instructions for train related activities.
• Investigate train failures to support performance PPM growth and delay minute appropriation.

• At least three years experience working in a rolling stock depot, preferably as an E.M.O. Technician and apprentice trained in a related industry.
• Report writing, numeric and IT skills essential.
• Understanding of rolling stock safety legislation and quality procedures highly desirable.
• Thorough knowledge of engineering drawings and electrical/pneumatic diagrams.

Wimbledon Traincare Depot is a short walk from Wimbledon Park station and recently launched our new Class 701 fleet, marking a significant milestone in the £1bn transformation of suburban travel. Drivers, maintenance and other depot colleagues are currently in training to develop the new skills needed for this generation of train that will be fitted with all new modern technology. Wimbledon depot will eventually become the new maintenance home for the entire Class 701 fleet.

Monday to Friday

In return we offer a competitive salary and a variety of valuable benefits, including

• Free duty and leisure travel on SWR services for employee
• Free leisure travel for spouse/partner and dependants (criteria dependent)
• 75% discount on many other train operating companies
• Full training and support with development

Applicants who require a visa, must have at least 6 months remaining at the time of their appointment.