Qualified Electrician - Multiskilled Technician (Rail)

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Qualified Electrician - Multi skilled Technician (Rail & Transportation)

'People Moving People'

Transdev is an international public transportation company with operations in 17 countries. Located in three Dublin depots, Transdev is responsible for the operation and maintenance of the Luas light rail system.

The position is an excellent opportunity to join a growing, inclusive company that offers excellent job security, working conditions, salary, and benefits. International candidates moving to Ireland will receive relocation and accommodation assistance.

The company will provide you with full training if you come from another sector where you have gained relevant skills. It is an exciting opportunity to work with a diverse team of culturally diverse team members and an experienced and supportive management team.

The Role

We have a number of roles for Multiskilled Technicians to join our Fleet and Infrastructure teams.

Responsibilities:

Maintain the vehicles in accordance with health and safety regulations, quality procedures, and company directives.
Maintenance of electrical and mechanical equipment in accordance with company, quality, health, and safety standards
Prepare vehicles using on-board computerised equipment as needed, as required.
Maintain good housekeeping practices and follow all established safety procedures.
Become part of the emergency response team
Diagnose train faults using laptop computers.
Participate in regular team briefings and communicate all relevant work-related information.
Participate in all training sessions.
Processes and procedures need to be continuously improved.
Provide coaching and development to other train maintainers as needed.
Inform the appropriate authorities about accidents/incidents.
Attend training sessions and read reports/manuals.
As directed by the supervisor or discipline manager, perform any other dutiesExperience:

Qualification in a technical discipline, mechanical or electrical
Experience of electronics, hydraulics, pneumatics, and mechanics
Good analytical and troubleshooting skills.
Experience working within a Rolling Stock Maintenance or transferable environment, including aviation, large vehicle/truck maintenance, oil and gas rigs,
History of work in a process/production environment/rail infrastructure preferable
Working knowledge of Quality and Health & Safety standards and systems preferable
Clean driving licence for light vehicles
PC skills, including all Microsoft software packages.
Level 6 craft certificate (equivalent if outside Ireland) in mechanical, electrical or aviationSalary Scale: €51,843.50 - 74,500.00 per year (including shift allowances)

Locations: Dublin

Benefits: Excellent benefits befitting of an international company include health insurance, pension, sick pay, 22 days holiday, annual salary increments, free parking, flexible shift patterns, overtime rate (double pay), company events.

Due to the urgency of these roles, priority will be given to candidates within EU/Common travel area.

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