At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of Technicians to ensure train reliability and manage warranty repairs.
- Company: Join a forward-thinking company committed to community and employee well-being.
- Benefits: Enjoy 25 days annual leave, flexible working, and a strong pension scheme.
- Other info: Be part of a family-friendly culture with opportunities for community support.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the rail industry while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in engineering and experience with train systems required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
About the Role
As Team Leader, you will manage a small team of Technicians, prioritise tasks, organise warranty repairs and liaise with customers to ensure train availability and reliability targets are achieved. You will also provide technical support, diagnose faults and perform root‑cause analysis for an advanced fleet across electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems using schematics, test equipment and diagnostic software.
Responsibilities
- Manage a small team of Technicians.
- Prioritise tasks and organise warranty repairs.
- Liaise with customers to meet availability and reliability targets.
- Diagnose faults and conduct root‑cause analysis for advanced fleet across electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
- Use electrical schematics, test equipment and diagnostic software.
- Motivate and lead team to achieve results in a changing environment.
Qualifications & Experience
- NVQ Level 3 in electrical or mechanical engineering (or equivalent) with extensive post‑qualifying experience.
- Broad knowledge of onboard train systems and ability to detect faults.
- Experience interpreting electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematic diagrams and proficiency with diagnostic software, test and measuring equipment.
- Valid driver’s licence and flexibility to work varying shifts, including weekends and night shifts.
Skills & Competencies
- Serving customers
- Driving for results
- Displaying technical expertise
- Critical thinking
- Adapting to change
- Acting with integrity
- Building and supporting teams
- Working safely
Benefits
- Real Living Wage employer, signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, RSSB Mental Health Charter and Women in Rail EDI Charter.
- 25 days annual leave.
- Excellent workplace pension scheme with up to 10% contribution.
- Health‑care cash plan and Bike2Work scheme.
- Professional Sponsorship scheme and Flexible working policy.
- Family‑friendly culture and paid volunteering days.
- Opportunities to support social value initiatives and benefit the community.
Team Leader - WMT [Tysley] in Birmingham employer: CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles)
As a Team Leader at our Tysley location, you will be part of a supportive and dynamic work culture that prioritises employee well-being and professional growth. We offer competitive benefits including a generous pension scheme, flexible working policies, and opportunities for community engagement, making us an excellent employer for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in the rail industry.
Contact Details:
CAF (Construcciones y Auxiliar de Ferrocarriles) Recruitment Team
