System Technician in Liverpool

We are recruiting! Are you passionate about the future of rail transport? Do you want to be part of a team that’s shaping the next generation of trains using cutting‑edge technology? Join us as a System Technician, based at our Kirkdale depot. We are SRSUK, a proud subsidiary of Stadler Rail AG Switzerland. At SRSUK we take pride in delivering high‑class services for modern trains across the UK. Our established presence in passenger rail, combined with our expanding expertise in freight rail, positions us as a leading service supplier in the UK rail industry. We are dedicated to continuous growth and technical innovation, in line with our ambitious business strategy.

Why Join Us

• Innovative Environment: Working in a fast‑paced, results‑orientated environment, you will proactively work alongside your team to ensure services are available.
• Growth and Development: You will be part of a dynamic company committed to the development of our people, offering opportunities for learning and career development.
• Passionate Team: You will manage a dedicated team working diligently to deliver and provide an essential service successfully collaborating with key stakeholders.
• Customer‑Centric Approach: You will work effectively to ensure the needs and expectations of our service users are supplied with the highest standards of service.

Role Overview

Based at the Liverpool Kirkdale Depot, this role reports to the on‑duty Production Manager. The System Technician will provide essential technical and production support, ensuring accurate reporting across performance functions and compliance with contractual standards. They will guarantee trains meet safety, reliability, environmental, and presentation criteria, applying industry best practices to support Stadler’s growth in the UK. Responsibilities include fault diagnosis, maintenance, repairs, and modifications, with opportunities to specialise in areas such as training or system support, while independently driving company KPIs and values.

Essential Qualifications

• Served a recognised apprenticeship to minimum City and Guilds / BTEC level.
• Mechanical / Electrical / Electronic bias and NVQ level 5 or to a proven similar standard.
• Extensive professional engineering experience in rolling‑stock maintenance.
• Knowledge and experience in modern technical systems and fault‑finding techniques and the interaction between these, conducting and leading complex root‑cause investigations and reading electrical / mechanical schematics competently.
• Strong knowledge, experience and understanding of risk and safety in the workplace from a production perspective.
• Demonstrated ability to solve complex problems.
• Be able to pass and maintain all competencies required for the role.
• Must demonstrate commitment to maintaining professional knowledge and ensure the depth of their specialist knowledge is maintained.
• Can demonstrate a customer‑driven attitude focused on quality.
• Ability to work as part of a team, going above and beyond where required.
• Willing to support and guide colleagues.
• Base understanding of cost implications.
• Demonstrate a passion for continual improvement, self‑improvement, system & process improvements, operational excellence and end‑user experience.
• Good level of IT skill including Microsoft packages.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience of planning and scheduling work.
• Experience of managing small teams including first‑line people management issues.
• Knowledge of maintenance activities with a large multi‑disciplined transport fleet.
• Proven extensive experience in an engineering environment with a focus on technical, through‑life support.
• Demonstrate understanding and experience with system know‑how and know‑why, process and performance improvement techniques.
• Demonstrate ability to understand, including but not limited to, complex designs, reports, recommendations and investigations that may have impact to the safe and cost‑effective operation to both Stadler and other stakeholders.
• Ability to understand legislation and standards relating to people & product health and safety, production, technical and general transport matters.

Benefits

• Competitive salary.
• 35 hour working week.
• 30 minute paid meal break.
• 36 days annual leave, pro‑rata to the length of your shift and when you join.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity package.
• Salary‑sacrifice led pension plan that matches employee contributions up to 10% upon successful completion of probation.
• Employee Assistance Programme.
• Wellbeing programme that supports employees with their physical and mental health.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Company Sick Pay.