Plant Technician

at  Great Western Railway

WHO ARE WE?

GWR is the proud custodian of Brunel’s railway - one of the most prestigious networks in the world. We have some of the newest trains in the country and exciting plans to extend our services. With more than one hundred million passenger journeys each year, we carry people to over 275 stations in the South West, from Cornwall and South Wales to London, passing through beautiful country and some of the UK’s top tourist destinations.
We are transforming the way people think about train travel, empowering our team of over 6,000 people from all different backgrounds to make it a great experience for our customers. Together, we will revalue rail as a very special way to travel – relaxing, fast, efficient, friendly and fun.

ABOUT THE TEAM?

There is a vacancy in the LTV Plant team, which is made up of multi skilled individuals that maintain the Depot’s at Reading, and the LTV outstations (Oxford, West Ealing, Cocklebury). This is a varied role with responsibilities for maintaining a wide range of assets at these locations to the required standards. There is also a requirement to supervise contractors working on the GWR sites.
The Plant team supports Reading Depot and outstation locations (named above), that operate 24 hours. There is an on-call roster and as such an expectation to live close to the depot to support this in a timely manner when required.
As the infrastructure modernises, we are looking for an individual who has building facility, plant fitting and electrical skills, but also has an understanding of building management systems.

ADDITIONAL ADVANTAGEOUS QUALIFICATIONS

• C&G 2391 – 52 Electrical Periodic Inspection & Testing would be advantages.
• Working knowledge of building facility & plant maintenance
• Apprenticeship in mechanical / electrical biased discipline.

THE REWARD?

As well as a great team environment and comprehensive training, all GWR colleagues enjoy a range of benefits including on-going development, defined benefit pension scheme, free rail travel across the GWR network for you and your family, company-sponsored health care plan, discounted shopping and gym membership and an employee assistance programme.
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We celebrate and encourage diversity of thought, progressive ways of working and seeing all our colleagues grow and thrive.
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• Delivery of planned preventative maintenance
• Fault finding of the depot systems
• Ensuring contractors are working safely
• Use of asset management systems.
• Work safely within railway environment