Train Rider

Contract Train Rider
Wembley
£29.55 an hour inside IR35
40 hours a week (days and afters)

Are you a skilled rolling stock technician looking for your next role?

Ford & Stanley Talentwise are on the lookout for passionate and driven rolling stock technicians with experience of fault finding and diagnostics to help monitor a fleet of trains whilst they travel the network.

Shift Patterns / Hours:

• Shifts: Earlies and Lates

Contract Length : 6 months +

Key Role and Responsibilities:

• Ride with drivers to assist with technical issues, isolate subsystems, diagnose faults, and advise if the train can continue or must return to depot.
• Requires strong rolling stock knowledge, and the ability to quickly learn fleet-specific systems,
• You must be able to read technical documentation and be able to use train control/monitoring systems.

The Candidate

• The ideal candidate will be highly motivated, and have strong rolling stock knowledge and experience
• NVQ Level 3 or relevant professional experience
• Must be able to learn new systems
• An ability to read and understand technical documentation, schematics, and operation manuals
• Be familiar with remote technical support and following instructions under pressure

This is a unique opportunity to gain frontline experience with a modern train fleet, contribute to safe and efficient operations, and collaborate with experienced technical teams. If you re ready to apply your expertise in a dynamic, real-world setting this role is for you.

About Ford & Stanley Group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.
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