JOB DESCRIPTION

Job Title: Locomotive Fitter
Business: Rolling Stock Maintenance
Location: Leeds
Safety Critical: Yes
Reports To: Engineering Depot Supervisor

Purpose of Job

Multiple opportunities are available to include:
* General maintenance and repair of Locomotives
* Heavy Maintenance, full Locomotive strip, fault find and repair, rebuild, test and return to service
* General maintenance and repair of bogies
* ETCS mods installation and test

Each area of the business presents an exciting opportunity for interested parties to successfully transfer to Rolling Stock Maintenance opportunities with excellent potential for growth and future promotion

We are looking to attract:

Candidates with strong mechanical backgrounds and proven experience in diagnosing and resolving faults.
Individuals with solid engineering fundamentals, a positive attitude, and the ability to think for themselves.

Essential Requirements
* NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in HGV Maintenance, Bus & Coach Engineering, , Automotive Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.
* Proven hands-on experience as an HGV Technician, Bus Technician, Vehicle Mechanic,
* Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
* Good understanding of diesel engines, driveline systems, braking systems, pneumatics, and general mechanical maintenance.
* Ability to read and interpret technical documentation.
* Strong quality standards.

Personal Attributes
* Able to think on their feet and make sound decisions when faced with technical issues.
* Problem solvers rather than problem creators.
* Capable of working independently and taking ownership of a job from start to finish.
* Positive attitude with a willingness to learn and develop.
* Strong communication and teamwork skills.

Employment History
* Preference will be given to candidates who can demonstrate sustained periods of service with previous employers.
* We are looking for individuals who have built careers within businesses and contributed over a number of years.

Desirable Experience
* HGV, bus, plant, car mechanics'
* Experience working on large diesel-powered equipment and rotating machinery.

Military Backgrounds
* Candidates with military engineering experience will be considered. However, preference would be for individuals who have already spent several years working successfully within civilian industry and can demonstrate how they have transferred their military engineering skills into a commercial maintenance environment.

Our ideal candidates will be experienced HGV, bus or car mechanics with strong fault-finding skills, common sense, and a proven work history although limited experience and direct rail exposure will be readily considered

The post holder has a general duty to ensure that there is no harm to employees. Contractors, customers or the public.

Principal Accountabilities

Adhere to health and safety and local safety policy requirements, and other safety and technical standards. Comply with all instructions, rules and regulations in force.

Maintain, service, fault find and repair locomotives in accordance with the approved maintenance plans as required by the local manager.

Ensure all relevant paperwork for examinations and repairs is correctly completed on time and to required company standards.

Ensure that materials issued to locomotives and wagons are recorded and reported accurately.

Take due care and attention to all tools and instrumentation used.

Participate in all relevant training and competency assessment that the post holder is nominated for.

Repair and commission all plant and equipment as required from time to time.

Assist in the upkeep of maintenance vehicle history files either electronically or hard copies.

Assist Team Leaders (under their direction) as required during maintenance and repair of Locomotives.

Attend safety/quality and technical briefings as required.

Be prepared to work in the areas of necessity to alleviate pressure, under the guidance of suitably qualified staff.

Undertake general duties relative to cleanliness of workshop areas, mess room, toilets etc. as required.

Assist as required by your immediate line manager.

Each of the opportunities have their own working pattern, be it days, or shifts (2 days, 2 nights, 4 off, repeat)

These are permanent opportunities and offer a basic salary of between £43,000.00 and £47,147.00 p/a plus an extensive Technical Skills bonus and one of the finest benefits packages in the industry. Speak to Mark for more information

Successful candidates will be required to undertake a Safety Critical Rail related Medical and Drug & Alcohol check plus a basic Security clearance check. A pass in both are required before any offer of employment is finalised

Interested parties should contact Mark Smith on or send their CV to