Electrical Technician

HVAC Electrical Technician Salary: £19.20 PAYE Contract: 6-month Temp to Perm Shifts: Monday to Thursday 07:00 – 16:00 Friday 06:00am - 12:00pm Location: Permanent base Barton Under Needwood (3 Months Training in…

Pay rate £19.20/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 5 October 2026

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HVAC Electrical Technician

Salary: £19.20 PAYE
Contract: 6-month Temp to Perm
Shifts: Monday to Thursday 07:00 – 16:00 Friday 06:00am - 12:00pm
Location: Permanent base Barton Under Needwood (3 Months Training in Doncaster)

The Role
We are seeking a skilled HVAC Electrical Technician to join a rolling stock engineering team, supporting the overhaul, testing, and commissioning of HVAC systems used on passenger trains.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out the overhaul, refurbishment, and testing of HVAC units removed from rolling stock.
Perform electrical fault finding, diagnostics, and repairs on HVAC equipment.
Undertake high-voltage testing and ensure all work is completed to safety and quality standards.
Read and interpret electrical schematics and technical documentation.
Support continuous improvement activities and maintain accurate maintenance records.
Candidate Requirements

Minimum Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electrical Installation, or a related discipline.
Strong electrical bias with proven experience in fault finding and electrical maintenance.
Experience working as an Electrical Technician, Maintenance Technician, or similar engineering role.
High-voltage testing experience is highly desirable.
Rail industry experience is advantageous but not essential.
Backgrounds Considered

Candidates from a range of engineering sectors will be considered, including:

Rail and Rolling Stock
Heavy Engineering
Plant and Equipment Maintenance
Armed Forces / Military Engineering
Manufacturing and Industrial Maintenance
Other electrically biased engineering environments
Training & Location
Successful candidates will initially complete a 3-month training programme in Doncaster.
Travel during the training period will be reimbursed at 30p per mile.
Upon successful completion of training, technicians will transfer to the Barton site on a permanent basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for electrically qualified engineers looking to develop their skills within the rail industry and work on critical HVAC systems for passenger rolling stock.

About ford & Stanley group

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group are in the business of people and performance. Our mission is to create one million better workdays through facilitating great recruitment, leadership and occupational mental fitness. We support our clients in their most challenging business areas - recruiting, developing and retaining the best talent from shop floor to boardroom.

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Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group Ltd is a Disability Confident employer that is committed to a policy of equal opportunities for all opportunity seekers. We shall adhere to such a policy at all times and will review on an on-going basis all aspects of recruitment to avoid unlawful or undesirable discrimination. We will treat everyone equally irrespective sex, sexual orientation, gender reassignment, marital or civil partnership status, age, disability, colour, race, nationality, ethnic or national origin, religion or belief or political beliefs and we place an obligation upon all staff to respect and act in accordance with the policy.

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