Electrical Maintenance Engineer/ Level 4

Job Description

Engineering
Neville Hill TrainCare Centre – On site
35 hours per week
£51,575.00 per annum

People come to Northern for trains they can rely on. Behind every safe, dependable service is a team making it happen in our TrainCare Centres.

At Neville Hill, you’d be part of the production team keeping our traction and rolling stock moving – including third-party fleets. This isn’t just about fixing faults. It’s about delivering safe, reliable trains to the exact standards our customers depend on, day in and day out. When 2,500 trains run daily across the North, your work doesn’t stay in the depot – it travels across towns, cities and communities.

If you take pride in high standards, enjoy solving technical challenges and like being part of a team that keeps the railway running, this could be your next move.

What you’ll be doing

No two shifts are quite the same, but you can expect to:

• Service, maintain, repair and overhaul traction and rolling stock to Northern’s specifications
• Carry out fault diagnosis using mechanical, electrical, vehicle building and plumbing principles
• Complete minor plant and equipment repairs where needed
• Work closely with your Production Team Leader to prioritise workload and meet production targets
• Operate plant and equipment in line with your certification
• Follow safety, quality and environmental procedures, including ISO9001, ISO14001 and occupational health and safety standards
• Collect and return tools, materials and equipment responsibly
• Support teammates and step into other tasks where you’re competent to help keep production on track
• Undertake activities such as patch painting, surface preparation, welding, brazing, burning and air conditioning maintenance where qualified

You’ll be trusted to manage your time, juggle priorities and keep standards high – all while helping the team deliver safe, reliable trains.

About you

You know your way around rolling stock and the systems that keep it moving.

A Level 3 NVQ in a relevant discipline or a recognised apprenticeship – that’s the foundation. Alongside that, you’ll bring:

• A solid understanding of mechanical and electrical principles, plus plumbing and vehicle building systems
• Confidence reading and interpreting schematics – air, hydraulic and electrical
• The ability to operate mechanical and electrical equipment safely
• A careful approach to technical and safety instructions
• Clear communication skills and the confidence to work on your own initiative

You’ll also be open to further competency training as required. In a safety-critical environment, learning never stands still – and neither do you.

Our selection process includes a safety critical medical assessment covering general health, vision, hearing, colour vision and drugs and alcohol testing.

What’s in it for you?

At Northern, we don’t just value our people - we go the extra mile to support them. Here’s a taste of what you can look forward to:

• Free Travel: Unlimited free travel for you, your partner, and your dependents on Northern services. Plus up to 75% discount on other networks in the UK and Europe.
• Generous Pension Scheme: We top up your contributions by 1.5 times.
• Enhanced Family Benefits: We offer 9 months of full pay for maternity leave and 2 weeks for paternity leave.
• Cycle to Work Scheme: Save up to 42% on a bike and spread the cost.
• Exclusive Discounts: From shopping to wellbeing, Northern Perks has you covered.
• Employee Assistance Programme: 24/7 support for family, lifestyle, and more.
• Training and Career Development: We offer tailored training to our colleagues and opportunities to gain recognised qualifications. Plus enhanced career pathways no matter what part of the business you’re in.
• Recognition: We know how important it is to show how much we appreciate our people. That’s why we have our Northern Lights and Northern Sparks Awards, recognising and celebrating brilliance every day.

Why Northern?

We’re more than just a train operator. We’re the heartbeat of the North – connecting communities, creating opportunities, and driving sustainable growth. With 2,500 trains running daily, we’re on a mission to improve rail travel and enhance the customer experience while protecting the environment.

Back in 1825, the first passenger train set off in the North of England, beginning a journey that would transform travel across the world. We’ve recently celebrated 200 years of the modern railway and, as we reflect on that legacy, our focus is now on the future as Great British Rail takes shape. Join us at this pivotal moment in rail history and play your part in our journey.

A place for everyone

The best journeys happen when everyone feels welcome on board.

At Northern, we don’t just move people from A to B – we’re building a team where everyone feels they belong. Our talent team can make reasonable adjustments to the process if that’s something you need. We're also a Level 2 Disability Confident employer, so if you meet the minimum criteria for the role, we’ll always offer an interview.

We automate parts of our screening process to remove any unconscious bias and to make sure every application is treated fairly. All successful offers will be subject to a DBS check and a medical assessment.

No matter your background, experience, or whether you call it a bap, barm, or cob… there’s a place for you here in the railway.