Maintenance Team Member & Operational Support

Req ID: 517812

Location: Liverpool Traincare Centre

Appointment Basis: Permanent. 24/7 Depot Support - Shifts. 

Apply by: 22nd June

Salary + Benefits: £40,643.86 + shift allowance.

At Alstom, we understand transport networks and what moves people. From high-speed trains, metros, monorails, and trams, to turnkey systems, services, infrastructure, signalling and digital mobility, we offer our diverse customers the broadest portfolio in the industry. Every day, 86,000 colleagues lead the way to greener and smarter mobility worldwide, connecting cities as we reduce carbon and replace cars.

Your future role

To work as part of a team, to ensure that the fleet is serviced and maintained in a safe, efficient and cost-effective manner, whilst constantly seeking to improve quality.

We’ll look to you for:

• Support depot operations including train acceptance, dispatch, shunting, route setting, and movement of units across site


• Carry out servicing activities such as fuelling, sanding, system top-ups, fuel readings, and water system maintenance


• Undertake preventative and corrective maintenance, including basic mechanical and electrical tasks and component changes


• Carry out primary and secondary fault finding, ensuring accurate reporting and follow-up of defects


• Maintain high depot standards through cleaning, housekeeping, and general site duties


• Use operational systems (e.g. SAP, Alista, SES, CMS logbooks) to accurately record and update maintenance activities


• Liaise with Fleet Planners, Maintenance Controllers, and wider teams to support efficient delivery of the maintenance plan


• Operate plant, machinery, and vehicles where trained (e.g. FLT, cranes, company vehicles, lifting equipment)


• Support workshop activities, fleet-specific requirements, and service exams as required


• Take on additional responsibilities such as mentoring, nominated/appointed roles, and ongoing training


• Carry out duties in line with safety regulations, company policies, and environmental standards, promoting safe working at all times

All about you

We value passion and attitude over experience. That’s why we don’t expect you to have every single skill. Instead, we’ve listed some that we think will help you succeed and grow in this role: 

• Time served apprenticeship or equivalent with associated technical qualifications (ONC/HNC/City & Guilds) or recognised equivalent.


• Level 3 Engineering Qualification Must Include Appropriate Electrical Qualification


• Good verbal and written communication skills

Things you’ll enjoy

Join us on a life-long transformative journey – the rail industry is here to stay, so you can grow and develop new skills and experiences throughout your career.

You’ll also:

• Enjoy stability, challenges and a long-term career free from boring daily routines


• Collaborate with transverse teams and helpful colleagues


• Contribute to innovative projects


• Steer your career in whatever direction you choose across functions and countries


• Benefit from our investment in your development, through award-winning learning


• Benefit from a fair and dynamic reward package that recognises your performance and potential, plus comprehensive and competitive social coverage (life, medical, pension) 


• Up to 52 weeks full maternity and adoption pay


• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays, with the opportunity to buy or sell holiday


• A wide range of flexible benefits that you can tailor to suit your lifestyle

You don’t need to be a train enthusiast to thrive with us. We guarantee that when you step onto one of our trains with your friends or family, you’ll be proud. If you’re up for the challenge, we’d love to hear from you!

Equal opportunity statement:

Alstom is an equal opportunity employer committed to creating an inclusive working environment where all our employees are encouraged to reach their full potential, and individual differences are valued and respected.  All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability status, or any other characteristic protected by local law. 

As a 'Disability Confident' employer, we will interview all disabled job applicants who match the essential criteria of the job description or specification. We will consider flexible working requests for all roles unless operational requirements prevent otherwise.