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Job Title:TechnicianLocation: Canton, WalesSalary:£63,413 per annumContract: Permanent, Full-TimeShifts: Shifts including nights The Opportunity Ford & Stanley are working in partnership with CAF to recruit multiple Technicians for their depot in Canton This is a rare chance to join one of the world’s leading rail manufacturers as they continue to expand their UK operations. These roles offer job security, long-term career progression, and the opportunity to work with cutting-edge rolling stock and heavy engineering machinery. The Role As a Technician, you will play a key role in the maintenance, overhaul and reliability of CAF’s fleet. You will work as part of an established engineering team carrying out inspections, fault-finding, repairs and maintenance. Responsibilities include: • Performing maintenance, servicing and fault-finding on rolling stock systems, • Mechanical or electrical overhaul of key components, • Working to technical drawings, schematics and maintenance procedures, • Diagnosing faults using tools, test equipment and onboard systems, • Supporting safe and efficient depot operations We are seeking skilled, safety-focused Technicians with a background in heavy engineering. Ideal candidates will have experience in one or more of the following areas: Mechanical backgrounds such as: • Diesel engines (marine, bus, HGV, generators), • Automotive electrical systems, • HVAC, PLCs, control circuits, or industrial electrics, • A recognised level 3 engineering qualification or above (eg. NVQ, apprenticeship, HNC – desirable), • Ability to work nights, • 25 days’ annual leave + 8 bank holidays, • Generous company sick pay, • Enhanced maternity and paternity packages, • Up to 10% employer pension contribution, • Flexible working options to support work–life balance, • Life assurance for peace of mind, • Bike2Work scheme 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. • Ford & Stanley TalentWise - Business specialising in blue collar trade & technical services – permanent and temporary., • Ford & Stanley Recruitment - Business specialising in white collar spanning all company functions with specialist verticals within Digital, Rail Engineering, Civils & Infrastructure, General Manufacturing, Supply Chain & Logistics both permanent and contract., • Ford & Stanley Executive Search – Business specialising in Executive Search & Executive Interim Solutions in the UK, North America, Middle East and Europe. Services advertised by Ford & Stanley are that of an employment consultancy business.