At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team maintaining modern passenger trains, ensuring safety and reliability.
- Company: Join a leading organisation in the Rail Rolling Stock industry.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, flexible shifts, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Dynamic work environment with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on train safety and efficiency while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Engineering and strong fault-finding experience required.
Location: Allerton, Liverpool
Job Type: Permanent
Industry: Rail Rolling Stock
Shift Pattern: Days, Nights and Weekends (Shift Work Required)
Salary: Competitive + Benefits
We are recruiting on behalf of a leading organisation within the Rail Rolling Stock industry for an experienced Team Leader to join their maintenance operation based at their Allerton Liverpool site. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong and motivated individual to lead a team of technicians responsible for maintaining a modern passenger train fleet. The successful candidate will combine hands-on technical expertise with strong leadership skills to ensure fleet reliability, safety and availability targets are achieved.
Role Overview
The Team Leader will be responsible for supervising and supporting a team of technicians carrying out maintenance, fault diagnosis and repair activities on rolling stock. The role requires extensive technical knowledge of on-board train systems, with a strong emphasis on fault finding, root cause analysis and providing technical guidance to maintenance teams. Working closely with depot management, engineering teams and customers, the Team Leader will play a critical role in ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and to the highest quality standards.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, supervise and support a team of technicians carrying out maintenance and repair activities on rolling stock.
- Provide technical expertise and guidance on fault diagnosis and rectification across all train systems.
- Carry out fault finding and root cause analysis on electrical, mechanical, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Utilise schematics, diagnostic software, test equipment and technical documentation to identify and resolve faults.
- Plan, organise and coordinate warranty repairs and maintenance activities.
- Liaise with customers and stakeholders to ensure fleet availability and reliability targets are achieved.
- Monitor work quality, productivity and compliance with safety and engineering standards.
- Prioritise maintenance activities according to safety, operational impact and fleet performance requirements.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance fleet reliability and maintenance efficiency.
- Ensure all maintenance records and documentation are completed accurately and in a timely manner.
- Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with company procedures and industry regulations.
- Monitor technician competence and conduct competency assessments, coaching and development activities.
- Participate in shift handovers, technical briefings and operational meetings.
Technical Systems Covered
The successful candidate will be expected to demonstrate knowledge and fault-finding capability across a wide range of train systems, including:
- Traction Systems
- Brake Systems
- High Voltage Equipment
- Passenger Access Doors
- Passenger Information Systems (PIS)
- Public Address (PA) Systems
- CCTV Systems
- HVAC (Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning)
- Train Control and Management Systems (TCMS)
- Large Diesel Engines and Transmissions
- High-Pressure Pneumatic Systems
- Electrical Wiring and Integration Systems
- Associated Mechanical and Electrical Equipment
Essential Qualifications
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant Electrical or Mechanical Engineering discipline.
Essential Experience
- Substantial post-qualification engineering experience.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic experience within a technical engineering environment.
- Experience using schematics, test and measurement equipment and diagnostic software.
- Ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic and pneumatic schematic diagrams.
- Proven experience providing technical support, guidance and mentoring to engineering teams.
- Strong planning, organisational and problem-solving skills.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Flexibility to work shifts, including days, nights and weekends.
Desirable Experience
- Previous experience within the rail rolling stock industry.
- Candidates from automotive, aerospace, defence, heavy engineering or other safety-critical industries will also be considered.
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
- Experience managing maintenance activities in a depot, workshop or operational environment.
- Competency assessment and staff development experience.
Personal Attributes
- Strong leadership and decision-making skills.
- Excellent technical and analytical capabilities.
- Ability to remain calm and effective under pressure.
- Strong commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
- Proactive and collaborative approach to team management.
- Ability to prioritise workload effectively and manage competing demands.
Team Leader Allerton employer: Morson Edge
Join a leading organisation in the Rail Rolling Stock industry as a Team Leader at our Allerton, Liverpool site, where you will benefit from a dynamic work culture that prioritises safety and continuous improvement. We offer competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional growth, allowing you to develop your technical expertise while leading a dedicated team of technicians. Experience the unique advantage of working in a modern facility that supports both personal and career development in a vital sector of public transport.
