Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.

In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Group Ltd, Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.

Job title: Technician A

Location: Cardiff

Position Type: Permanent, full-time

Hours of work: 35hours per week

Why join us?

• Competitive Salary & Benefits: We offer a robust compensation package, including competitive pension scheme, life insurance coverage from day 1 and paid breaks.
• Career Development and progression: Regular training and career advancement opportunities that propel you forward in a career with us. We offer access to a range of external courses and in-house training sessions to give you opportunities for skill enhancement and role confidence.
• Award-Winning Safety Culture: Be part of an environment recognized for excellence and innovation.
• Generous family friendly provision with enhanced maternity and paternity pay. We are proud to be Work180 endorsed employer.
• Employee well-being and support: Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) 24/7, employee benefits platform offering discounts on gym membership, money off vouchers for a variety of brands and shops, cycle to work scheme.

The role

We are looking for the right individual to support our Engineering team in Cardiff. This role involves working on the company’s fleet of Wagons within a safety critical environment.

As a Technician A you will be responsible for managing, maintaining and carrying out all designated engineering activities to include Rail mounted gantry cranes and plant equipment ensuring that business requirements and operational availability of assets are fully maximised.

Key responsibilities

• To organise and carry out the company’s programme of engineering examinations, maintenance events, fault finding, diagnostic checking and repairs of company assets in accordance with company maintenance instructions and procedures.
• Take the lead role in the absence of Supervisor.
• Lead and give guidance to others within the engineering workplace.
• Ensure accurate and comprehensive recording of maintenance and defect / repair information and the parts used to ensure company records are completed and kept up to date in accordance with legislative requirements and company instructions.
• Fully utilise available Freightliner IT systems relevant to the scope of your work.
• Participate in the training and development of new recruits and apprentices.
• Work flexibly within skill levels, training and competencies with no job restrictions and to give reasonable assistance with any task as directed.

About you

• Self-motivated person capable of working on own initiative.
• A suitable qualifications and experience gained from an electrical apprenticeship or NVQ3 equivalent.
• Must have DC motor and ABB drives experience.
• Must have PLC experience – Siemens S7, CODESYS
• HV switching experience would be advantageous – 5500v and 6000v systems.
• Mechanical skillset/ability also would be beneficial.
• A good understanding of the requirements of Health and Safety legislation and be capable of independently managing the health and safety of self and others in the workplace.

This post is subject to standard pre-employment checks including employment references, medical & D&A screening and successful DBS background checks.

About us

Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.

At the core of all we do are our employees. Their hard work is fundamental to our success and we are equally committed to their growth and safety. Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.

We are eager to welcome the most driven and capable individuals to our award-winning team. Apply today to start your journey with us!

Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.

We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles.

In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team.