BLS AG
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Mechanical Specialist
- 25 August 2026
- 60 – 100%
- Permanent position
- German (Fluent)
About the job
60-100%
When a train runs, that is your achievement. Isn’t that wonderful?
Passengers can benefit from your mechanical skills to reach their destination. You can see the fruits of your labour at every point.
About BLS
With almost 4000 employees, BLS is the second largest railway company in Switzerland. More than that: we are also a shipping company, a real estate firm, an international freight railway, a bus company and safely transport cars through the Lötschberg and Simplon. What unites us? Pride in what we do every day. Mobility has many facets for us. And many exciting jobs.
When a train runs, that is your achievement. Isn’t that wonderful?
Passengers can benefit from your mechanical skills to reach their destination. You can see the fruits of your labour at every point.
Mechanical Specialist
This awaits you:
- Repair and overhaul railway components such as pneumatic control valves / driver brake valves, couplings / electric couplings as well as train buffer devices, sliding steps, brake units, etc.
- Analyse and diagnose component malfunctions
- Carry out revision and testing work on the respective components you have previously overhauled or repaired using various modern test benches
- Ensure documentation for this
You bring with you:
- Completed apprenticeship as a polymechanic, automotive mechatronics technician, agricultural machinery mechanic or comparable training, as well as several years of experience advantageous
- Basic knowledge of common PC applications such as Word, Excel and Outlook; SAP knowledge is an advantage
- Team spirit, conscientiousness and precise working method
- Positive work attitude, with a desire to make a difference
Your benefits – what you can look forward to:
- Receive a 2nd class GA, a 1st class GA or a half-fare travelcard.
- Arrange your working hours freely. We promote part-time work, top-sharing and job-sharing
- There is the possibility to purchase an additional five to ten days of holiday per year
- Financial support for external further training as well as an exciting internal learning and course offer are available to you.
- We support your health with seasonal events and courses.
- 18 days paternity leave and 18 weeks maternity leave with the option to extend this by a further 6 months as unpaid leave.
About BLS
With almost 4000 employees, BLS is the second largest railway company in Switzerland. More than that: we are also a shipping company, a real estate firm, an international freight railway, a bus company and safely transport cars through the Lötschberg and Simplon. What unites us? Pride in what we do every day. Mobility has many facets for us. And many exciting jobs.
We are happy to answer your questions
Philippe Sallin
Team Leader Electrical / Mechanical
+41 58 327 51 07
Cindy Schwab
Recruiter
+41 58 327 39 17
