Level 1 Tram Technician

Join our team at Keolis Amey Metrolink (KAM), the largest light rail network in the UK!  

Exciting opportunities have arisen to join the skilled and dynamic team behind the scenes of our busy Tram Maintenance Depot. We are looking for passionate and hands-on Level 1 Tram Technicians to join our multi-disciplined Engineering Team at the heart of Manchester’s beloved Metrolink network.

In this role, you’ll be a key player in keeping our trams safe, reliable, and ready to serve the people of Greater Manchester. Working closely with our experienced Tram Maintenance Team Leader and team of technicians, you’ll help deliver our maintenance plan with precision and pride.

Whether you’re supporting the team in resolving tram asset faults or carrying out essential maintenance activities, your contribution will play a vital role in keeping one of the UK’s most iconic transport systems running smoothly.

We’re looking for someone who’s not just technically skilled, but also a true champion of safety, wellbeing, and teamwork. You’ll be an advocate for excellence, helping to embed a “Just Culture” of care and accountability in everything we do.

This role does require you to work across a rostered shift pattern of days, evenings, nights and weekends.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a team that keeps Manchester moving
• Work on cutting-edge tram systems
• Collaborate with passionate professionals
• Grow your skills in a supportive environment
• Help shape a culture of safety and integrity

If you’re ready to make a real difference and take pride in your work, we’d love to hear from you!

Key accountabilities will include

• Hands-on Maintenance - You’ll help care for our tram assets by following detailed maintenance instructions and keeping everything in tip-top shape.
• Safety First - You’ll actively take part in safety briefings and workshops, helping to create a culture where everyone looks out for each other.
• Quality Work - You’ll carry out tasks to the highest standards, following our maintenance guidelines to ensure the fleet stays reliable and ready.
• Share Insights - If something’s not quite right, you’ll provide timely and constructive feedback to help us improve and respond quickly.
• Keep Records Spot-On - You’ll make sure our asset management records—both paper and digital—are accurate, up-to-date, and easy to follow.
• You’ll only take on tasks you’re trained and confident to complete, helping us maintain a safe and professional working environment.

What you’ll bring:

• Educated to NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline / Advanced modern apprenticeship or equivalent experience
• Knowledge of maintenance activities within a large multi-disciplined team
• Experience in a large maintenance environment with a focus on safety and completing maintenance activities to plan
• Adaptability to the varying demands of the maintenance and operational needs
• Excellent attention to detail and able to follow instructions
• Work as part of an awesome team to deliver maintenance requirements on time to the capacity model
• Good knowledge of IT systems including the Microsoft applications
• Driving Licence is essential and must be maintained throughout your period of employment

What we will offer you:

• Salary is £47,045 per annum, depending on skills and experience
• Permanent, working full time 37.5 hrs per week
• Free Tram Travel for all our colleagues, plus a sponsored pass for an immediate family member.
• 25 days holiday, plus bank holidays
• Access to Amazing Discounts at major retailers including Asda, Currys PC World, John Lewis and many more.
• Family Friendly Policies including enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Wellbeing Support including a free counselling, health checks and Employee Assistance Programme.
• Supporting your development focusing on career pathways and professional fees covered if required for role.

The closing date for applications: 30th June 2026

Depending on the level of applications for this role we may close the advert earlier, therefore we encourage you to submit your application early. 

Our Commitment to you:

At KAM, we celebrate the diversity of our customers, communities, and colleagues, and strive for a workforce which is equitable, inclusive and representative of the communities we serve and we strongly encourage applicants of all genders, ages, ethnicities, cultures, abilities, and sexual orientation to apply. We look forward to receiving your application.

We live our values of “We Care, We Commit, We Imagine” through our behaviours and we strongly believe that diverse perspectives drive innovation and create an environment where individuals can imagine that anything is possible. We care about our people, and we fully commit to creating an inclusive environment where our people feel valued, respected and empowered to thrive.

We recognise the importance of flexibility in the workplace and where possible, we will do our best to consider alternative working patterns or flexible arrangements to help you balance work and life in a way that works for you and the business. If you’d like to discuss before applying, please feel free to contact our recruitment team.

To ensure you are given the best opportunity to succeed in the recruitment process, please let us know if you will require any support or reasonable adjustments.  You can contact our team here recruit@metrolink.co.uk.

What we will need to check:  

If you are successful, we will need to complete several pre-employment checks prior to you starting. These include.  

• Proof of address. 

• Evidence of right to work in the UK. 

• References from previous employment or studies from the last 3 years 

• Pre-employment medical (level subject to role). 

• Criminal Records self-declaration check, in line with the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (1974).