Assistant Track Technician - #1747843

Join our Infrastructure Team at Supertram!

The assistant PWAY/Track technician role is a support role that provides labour and expertise as required to carry out the duties associated with system maintenance. The Assistant Technician works as part of a team performing reactive and planned maintenance, diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs, capturing the data involved with these actions, and performing any other reasonable duties associated with the grade and role.

As part of the Track team, the additional responsibilities will be to enhance one's knowledge of points, rail replacement, rail repair, and components. 

Salary: £31,268 to £35,7735

Hours: 40 hours per week (rostered days/afternoons/nights)

Location: Sheffield (S9)

How to apply:

To apply for this role, please complete our application form by visiting travelsouthyorkshire.com/en-GB/supertram/work-for-supertram

Completed applications should be emailed to: [email protected]

We offer colleagues:

• 33 days’ annual leave including Bank Holidays
• Free tram and bus travel across South Yorkshire
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Learning and development opportunities
• 24/7 access to free, confidential and specialist health/wellbeing support
• Charity initiatives
• Being part of a friendly, values driven team
• The opportunity to play a vital role in Sheffield’s public transport network

About you

You are a proactive and detail-oriented individual, passionate about railway maintenance. As an Assistant PWAY/Track Technician you excel in a team setting, performing reactive and planned maintenance, diagnosing faults, and carrying out repairs. You meticulously capture and report data, ensuring all tasks are documented and issues addressed promptly.

You enhance your knowledge of points, rail replacement, and repairs, making you a valuable team member. Under the guidance of Supervisors and Lead Technicians, you follow instructions precisely and assist in inspections and data capture. Safety is your priority, and you report concerns through the relevant channels.

You maintain tools and equipment in excellent condition, adhere to stores processes, contribute innovative ideas for improvement and embody our values and behaviours in all that you do.

Who are we?

For over 30 years, Supertram has been a crucial part to our region’s transport network. We are passionate about connecting our community with their jobs, family and friends across South Yorkshire.

We believe firmly that our people are the key to our success. We pride ourselves on being a great place to work, creating an environment where colleagues are valued and offered life-long career opportunities.