Overview
Locomotive Technician – Peterborough, PE1
from £37,687.59 DoE (£33,500 starting base salary DoE + 12.5% shift allowance). 5 week rota of earlies, evenings and 1 weekend in 5.
Responsibilities
* Carrying out maintenance, repair, overhaul, modification and fault-finding activities
* Lead engineer for contracts, projects or tasks as necessary to support operational performance
* Assisting other engineers on the team
* Conducting audits in line with Company quality management standards and processes
* Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
* Acting as a role model of Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental Policies
* Working in line with legislation and rail industry requirements
Shift pattern
The shift cycle runs over a period of 5 weeks. Week 1: Mon–Fri earlies (06:00 – 14:30); Week 2: Mon–Fri evenings (13:30 – 22:00); Week 3: Mon–Fri earlies (06:00 – 14:30); Week 4: Fri 07:00–15:00, Sat–Sun 07:00–17:30; Week 5: Mon–Fri evenings (13:30 – 22:00).
What we offer
* 33 days holiday entitlement
* 5% pension contributions
* Life assurance scheme
* Company sick pay
* Employee assistance program
* Retail discounts and Fuel cards
What we would love you to bring
* L3 Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent
* 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 with ability to build relationships across the organisation
* A logical, analytical and objective approach to problem solving and fault diagnosis
* High level of professionalism & strong sense of customer satisfaction
Requirements
You'll need to be based close to our Peterborough depot and have a valid right to work in the UK.
About the Company
Progress Rail - Electro Motive Diesel is a subsidiary of Caterpillar, specialised in manufacturing, maintaining and overhauling diesel-electric locomotives across the world. For more than half a century, Electro-Motive Diesel has hauled freight and passengers, powered ships, and generated electricity for over 100 countries around the globe. Becoming a part of the Electro-Motive Diesel team means becoming a part of a challenging and bright future in our global marketplace.
Equal Opportunities
Electro-Motive Diesel Ltd is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from all sections of the community. If you require any assistance with the hiring process, please reach out to Matt Bennett, HR Advisor to discuss.
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