Rolling Stock Technician
Application Deadline: 20 November 2026
Department: Tramway Engineering
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: Starr Gate Tram Depot
Reporting To: Head of Tram Engineering
Compensation: £40,745 - £44,245 / year
Description
Join Our Team
Blackpool Transport is looking for a proactive, skilled and safety-focused Rolling Stock Technician to join our busy Tramway Engineering team.
This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a hands-on engineering environment, takes pride in delivering high standards of workmanship and is passionate about keeping our tramway running safely and reliably.
You'll play a key role in carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, diagnosing faults, completing repairs and inspections, and ensuring our trams, plant, depot equipment and associated systems remain safe and efficient.
Working as part of a multi-disciplinary engineering team, you'll bring a flexible and proactive approach, strong attention to detail and a commitment to safety, accurate record keeping and teamwork. You'll also have the opportunity to develop your skills across electrical, mechanical and wider engineering disciplines, supporting the needs of the business and helping us deliver a reliable service for our customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintenance & Repairs: Carry out planned and reactive maintenance, inspections, repairs and fault diagnosis on trams, plant and depot equipment.
- Engineering Standards: Maintain high standards of workmanship, technical accuracy, housekeeping and maintenance records.
- Safety & Compliance: Follow safe working practices, report defects and hazards, and ensure all work meets health and safety requirements.
- Teamwork & Development: Work collaboratively across engineering disciplines, develop your skills and support continuous improvement across the engineering function.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
What we're looking for
Somebody with a recognised Level 3 electrical, mechanical or engineering maintenance qualification, or equivalent relevant experience, alongside a full UK driving licence.
You'll ideally have
- Practical maintenance experience in an engineering, transport, vehicle, plant or workshop environment.
- Ability to diagnose faults and interpret engineering drawings or technical instructions.
- Good understanding of health and safety and safe working practices.
- Good communication, teamwork and problem-solving skills.
- Knowledge of electrical, electronic, hydraulic or pneumatic systems.
- Experience working with trams, rail, rolling stock, fleet or heavy vehicle equipment.
Most importantly, you'll be
- Safety-focused, reliable and diligent.
- Positive, proactive and committed to high standards.
- Practical and solutions-focused.
- A team player with a flexible approach.
- Keen to learn, develop and contribute to continuous improvement.
Why join Blackpool Transport?
This is a unique opportunity to work on Blackpool's iconic tramway and be part of a team that helps keep the Fylde Coast moving. You will be joining a professional engineering environment where safety, reliability, teamwork and continuous improvement are central to everything we do.
If you are a skilled technician looking for a varied, hands-on role in a distinctive transport environment, we would like to hear from you.
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Rolling Stock Technician employer: Blackpool Transport Services Limited
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Contact Details:
Blackpool Transport Services Limited Recruitment Team
