Locomotive Technician

We are looking for experienced Locomotive Technicians for a permanent role based in Longport.

The role

• Carry out maintenance, repair, overhaul, modification and fault finding on locomotives.
• Lead engineer for contracts, projects or tasks as necessary to support operational performance.
• Part of the Engineering Services On-Call Roster, providing technical assistance over the phone or in the field as required.
• Updating SAP system to ensure availability of parts
• Inputting of data into the locomotive history tracking system.
• Assist other engineers on the team.
• Adhere to strict H&S Policy.
• Carry audits in line with Company quality management standards and processes.
• Work in line with legislation and rail industry requirements.

Qualifications & Experience required to be successful in Locomotive Technician s Role

• BTEC National Certificate in Engineering OR Mechanics (ideally L3)
• Personal Track Safety
• Driving license

Hours

37.5 hours + lots of overtime available at time and a half

Shift rotating weekly (6 - 2:30 Monday Thursday 6 - 12 Friday / 2pm - 10.30pm Monday to Thursday 11pm 5pm Friday)

Benefits

Starting Salary - £33,000 £39,000 To be negotiated (depending on experience) + 12.5% Shift allowance

33 days holidays inc. bank holidays

3 enforced days

3 x salary life insurance

Enhanced pension + Employers pension

Full sick pay after probation (3-6 months)