Location
Southampton
Sector:
Rail
Job type:
Permanent
Salary:
£55,000 per annum
Contact:
Ben Anderson
Contact email:
Ben.Anderson@txmrecruit.co.uk
Contact phone:
1332974922
Job ref:
BH-84740
Published:
4 days ago
Expiry date:
2025-07-12
Start date:
2025-06-11
Consultant:
Ben Anderson
Job Description
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locomotive Technician to join one of our key Rail clients based in Southampton on a permanent basis.
As a fitter, you will work on a varied shift pattern of days, nights, and weekends, earning circa £55k.
We are looking for Technicians from a heavy engineering background, preferably from the rail industry.
Your role will include:
1. Maintaining, servicing, fault finding, and repairing locomotives according to approved maintenance plans.
2. Ensuring completion of Asset Management system updates and relevant paperwork to the company's standards.
3. Performing pre-use checks on tooling and equipment.
4. Completing all relevant AMS work for examinations and repairs on time and to standards.
5. Participating in training and competency assessments.
6. Attending safety, quality, and technical briefings.
7. Maintaining cleanliness in workshop areas, mess rooms, and toilets.
8. Refilling fuel and sand levels of locomotives at the end of shifts.
Requirements include:
1. An engineering qualification, preferably HNC in electrical or mechanical engineering.
2. At least 3 years of experience in traction and rolling stock maintenance, repair, and fault finding (desirable).
3. Ability to make sound engineering decisions.
4. Basic communication skills, both written and oral.
If you are a Technician with the relevant skills and interested in this role, please apply.
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