Corrective Technician in Chester

Job Title: Corrective Technician

Type: 6-Month Fixed-Term Contract working Days

Location: Chester

Are you an experienced Electrical or Mechanical Technician looking for your next challenge in the rail industry? We are recruiting on behalf of a leading rolling stock client for a Corrective Technician to join their team in Chester on a 6-month fixed-term contract, working day shifts on a brand-new, state-of-the-art fleet of trains. This is an excellent opportunity to work with cutting-edge rail technology, carrying out fault diagnosis, root cause analysis, and corrective maintenance in a modern depot environment. Youll play a key role in ensuring the reliability and performance of one of the UKs newest train fleets while working alongside a highly skilled engineering team.

The Role

As a Corrective Technician, you will be responsible for diagnosing, investigating, and rectifying electrical, electronic, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults across a new fleet of rolling stock. Using electrical schematics, specialist diagnostic software, and test equipment, you will identify root causes and carry out high-quality corrective repairs in line with safety and warranty standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out fault finding, diagnosis, and root cause analysis on electrical and electronic train systems.
• Interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematics to identify faults efficiently.
• Perform corrective maintenance and component replacement within a depot environment.
• Use specialist diagnostic software and electrical test equipment to investigate train failures.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures and quality standards.
• Record maintenance activities accurately using electronic maintenance management systems.
• Work collaboratively with engineering teams to improve fleet reliability and performance.

Systems You Will Be Working On

• Traction Control and Braking Systems
• Passenger Information Systems (PIS), Public Address (PA), and CCTV
• Passenger Access Door Systems
• HVAC (Heating, Ventilation & Air Conditioning)
• Auxiliary Electrical Equipment
• Diesel Engines and Generator Sets
• High-Pressure Hydraulic Systems (up to 300 bar)
• High-Pressure Pneumatic Systems (up to 12 bar)
• Complex Cab Control Systems, including GPS positioning and On-Track Safety Systems
• Electrical wiring and integration of circuit breakers, relays, transformers, insulators, cabinets, motors, and associated electrical components

What Were Looking For

Essential

• Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Minimum of 3 years post-apprenticeship engineering experience.
• Proven experience in fault finding and root cause analysis.
• Ability to interpret electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic schematic diagrams.
• Experience using diagnostic software and electrical testing/measuring equipment.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• HNC (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline.
• Previous experience working within rolling stock, rail, automotive, aerospace, heavy engineering, or another safety-critical environment.

Why Apply?

• Opportunity to work for a leading client within the rail rolling stock industry.
• Be part of the maintenance of a brand-new, state-of-the-art train fleet.
• Modern depot environment with advanced diagnostic technology.
• Day shifts offering an excellent work-life balance.
• Competitive salary and the chance to gain valuable experience with a respected organisation.
• Immediate start available for the right candidate.