Overview
Innovation is in our DNA – we thrive on pushing boundaries and adapting to new challenges with a flexible approach. Proud to be a global leader, our fast‑paced growth provides exciting opportunities for our team and the community.
Committed to maintaining trains and trams, our mission is to enhance vehicle safety and reliability. Our ultimate goal is to deliver a comfortable, dependable, and sustainable commuting experience for all passengers.
Based out of multiple locations across the UK, our 24/7 operation means we’re always on hand to deliver reliable technical support. Utilising the latest digital technology, we strive to enhance dependability, helping people to get to where they need to be!
We wouldn’t be where we are without our people. Working together as a team, we strive to achieve great things while supporting each other to thrive along the way. We’re going places, so apply today and become part of our exciting journey.
What can you expect from CAF?
- Positive Work Environment: You will work in a positive environment, based on mutual respect and team spirit.
- Professional Development: Our projects are often measured in years, sometimes decades, giving you and the organisation a future.
- Learning and Autonomy: We will encourage you to work autonomously, being able to propose and decide “what” and “how”.
- Security and Reliability: CAF has been working for over 100 years on a path that stretches into the future, giving you the security you need.
- Cutting‑edge technology: You will work with the latest technologies, facing the challenge of devising innovative approaches and solutions every day.
What will be your role in the company?
The successful candidate will work as part of a skilled depot team delivering high‑quality modifications, refurbishments, and retrofit installations within strict project deadlines and safety requirements.
Your daily duties will include:
- Carry out planned modifications, repairs, and retrofit work on Mk5 Caledonian Sleeper.
- Read and interpret wiring diagrams, schematics, and work instructions.
- Install, remove, modify, and test mechanical and electrical components.
- Perform fault finding and rectification where required.
- Complete all work in line with project specifications, quality standards, and safety procedures.
- Ensure all work is completed within allocated timescales.
- Accurately complete job cards, inspection sheets, and maintenance documentation both manually and in electronic format.
- Support testing and commissioning activities following modifications.
- Maintain high housekeeping standards within the depot/work area.
- Work collaboratively with team leaders, engineers, quality inspectors, and other technicians.
- Adhere to all company Health & Safety procedures, including PPE and rail industry regulations.
What salary will you be paid for this role?
As a Real Living Wage Employer, we are proud to pay competitively at CAF. For this role you will be offered a salary in the region of £53,000 per annum.
What will make you successful in this position?
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical/Electronics Engineering.
- Experience carrying out modifications, refurbishments, or retrofit installations.
- Ability to read and understand technical drawings and engineering instructions.
- Competent with mechanical fitting and/or electrical installation work.
- Strong understanding of safe working practices.
- Good attention to detail and quality standards.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Flexible approach to shifts and overtime when required.
About What We Offer
A Real Living Wage employer and proud signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant, RSSB Mental Health Charter and Women in Rail EDI Charter, we’re proud to offer our people a range of benefits to support wellbeing:
- 25 days annual leave.
- Excellent workplace pension scheme (with up to 10% contribution from us).
- Generous health care cash plan.
- Bike2Work scheme.
- Professional Sponsorship scheme for career development.
- Flexible Working policy and Family Friendly culture.
- Paid volunteering days and support for social value initiatives.
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