Are you looking for a career where your expertise in vehicle mechanics is not just valued but essential, where your background in heavy vehicle servicing – be it trains, HGVs, trams, or buses – becomes the cornerstone of your daily work. This role is not merely a job; it's a chance to apply your talents to the prestigious Class 56 & 66 conversion projects, as well as vital Class C freight train servicing and remedial repairs. 

Due to the expansion of the team in Doncaster our client is looking for a proactive Locomotive Technician who will be key in refurbishing, servicing, and examining a fleet of commercial freight trains, ensuring excellence within the set timescales and budgets.

Ideal candidates will bring experience from the rail industry, however, those with a rich history in the Armed forces, particularly REME, or with a background in servicing large-scale vehicles such as HGVs, buses, or trams, will find their skills are highly transferable to this role.


The role as a Locomotive Technician.

• Carry out maintenance, repair, overhaul, modification and fault finding on locomotives.
• Lead engineer for contracts, projects or tasks as necessary to support operational performance.
• 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.

Essential Qualifications & Experience for a Locomotive Technician

• Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent experience 
• Driving license (B/ B1)
• Demonstrable history of working effectively with Diesel engineering technology and associated systems and controls
• Self- starter and a team player, able to coach and help others to get the job done to a high-standard
• A strong communicator
• A logical, analytical and objective approach to problem solving and fault diagnosis
• High level of professionalism & strong sense of customer satisfaction
• Based close to Doncaster

Benefits to you as a Locomotive Technician 

• Salary £39,960 - £45,960 (including 20% Shift Pay)
• 12 hours shifts
• Working an 8 week rota (4on, 5off and 5on, 4off)
• 33 Days Annual Leave including Bank Holidays
• Life Assurance & retail discounts
• Employer Pension Contribution 5%
• Death in service.

 If you feel this Locomotive Technician role is right for you then please contact
Sarah Armstrong a Maintech Recruitment on (phone number removed) for more information or click APPLY!

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