Progress Rail

Integrated provider of locomotives, railcars, infrastructure

Maintenance Technician - Electrical

Equipment MaintenanceConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeQueensferry, South Queensferry, UKIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A minimum City & Guilds qualification in Electrical Engineering, or a similar qualification, and a proven record of practical experience in a medium- to high-volume manufacturing environment.
Time-served or qualified candidates in an electrical discipline are preferred.
A sound understanding of planned maintenance routines and procedures.
Ability to analyze, record, and interpret data.
Experience working in a large industrial workshop or foundry with multiple types of machinery; fault-finding and repair experience is critical.
The role is best suited to industrial-biased electrical engineers, and involves occasional work at height and in confined spaces.

Responsibilities

Work on low-voltage electrical systems and fault-find breakdowns.
Undertake allocated planned preventative maintenance tasks.
Complete required risk assessments, method statements, and permits before starting work.
Ensure tasks conform to quality standards and internal quality assurance work instructions.
Maintain and promote a safe and tidy working environment in accordance with company and legislative requirements.
Attend work, meetings, and courses on time.
Carry out all aspects of electrical maintenance as directed by the business accurately and efficiently.
Self-inspect work before commissioning after installation or repair.
Operate internally or externally hired plant and equipment correctly and report defects to a maintenance supervisor.
Cooperate with electrical and mechanical supervisors to improve standards and reduce costs.
Complete maintenance and shift reports accurately and in a timely manner as requested.
In the absence of a supervisor or designated manager, take responsibility for the maintenance department and planned maintenance tasks in support of operational needs.
Take responsibility for health and safety of oneself, direct reports, colleagues, and others affected by work, and for the environment.
Follow safe working practices and current health and safety requirements, including personal protective equipment requirements.
Perform other duties deemed reasonable by the business.

Desired Qualifications

Tailored training to support learning and development.
Company-funded external qualifications where relevant to the role.

Job Description

Working on LV Electrical Systems and Fault Finding breakdowns.

Undertake PPMs (Planned Preventative Maintenance) tasks as allocated.

Actively complete any Risk Assessments, Method Statements and Permits required before any work is started.
Tasks completed must conform to the Quality Standards and Internal Quality Assurance Work Instructions.
Maintain and promote a safe and tidy working environment in accordance with company and legislative requirements.
To attend timeously for work, meetings and courses.
Accurately and efficiently carry out all aspects of electrical maintenance tasks as directed by the business.
Self-Inspect work prior to commissioning plan after installation or repair.
Ensure any plant and equipment internally or externally hired is operated correctly and any defects are brought to the attention of a Maintenance Supervisor.
Co-operate with both Electrical and Mechanical Supervisors with a view to improving standards and reducing costs.
Complete all Maintenance and Shift Reports as requested accurately and in a timely manner.
In the absence of the Supervisor and or designated Manager you will be responsible for the maintenance department and planned maintenance tasks in support of operational needs.
Comply with the Company Code of Conduct. Take responsibility for the health and safety of yourself, direct reports, colleagues and other persons who may be affected by your acts and omissions at work, and for the environment.
Observe and conform at all times to Safe Working Practices and current Health and Safety Requirements to include adherence to PPE requirements at all times.
Working at height (Overhead cranes) and confined space working (inside large) machines will occur from time to time and the role is best suited to industrial biased Electrical Engineers.

Any other duties deemed reasonable by the business.

Qualifications

A minimum of City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering, or similar qualification and a proven record of practical experience within a medium to high volume manufacturing environment.
Time-served / qualified candidates who are in an electrical discipline would be preferred.
Excellent team player with a sound understanding of planned maintenance routines and procedures. The ability to effectively analyse, record and interpret data.
Experience working in a large industrial workshop/foundry with multiple and various machinery fault-finding and repair critical

Additional Information

Up to £39,912 (plus shift allowance)
Tailored training to help you learn and develop
Company funded external qualifications (where relevant to the role)
Company pension scheme with 7% employer contribution
Life assurance cover 3.5 x salary
Employee Assistance Programme

About the Company

Progress Rail

Integrated provider of locomotives, railcars, infrastructure

Progress Rail supplies a broad range of rolling stock and infrastructure solutions for the global rail industry. Its offerings include advanced EMD locomotives and engines, railcars, trackwork, fasteners, signaling systems, rail welding and maintenance-of-way equipment, along with locomotive and freight car repair services, aftermarket parts support, and recycling operations. The company works by providing integrated products and services that cover design, manufacture, maintenance, and parts supply, enabling customers to operate rail networks efficiently. What sets Progress Rail apart is its scale as a Caterpillar company and its position as one of the largest diversified providers in the field, delivering end-to-end solutions with global reach, 24/7 customer support, and deep industry expertise. Its goal is to sustain the movement of goods and people for generations to come by delivering reliable, high-quality solutions that support the ongoing needs of the rail industry.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Boaz, AL
Founded: 1983

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