Locomotive Fitter
Longport, Stoke-on-Trent
Starting Salary from £32,625 (from £29,000 base salary DoE + 12.5% shift allowance)
Do you enjoy working hands on? Are you willing to get stuck in and help others to get the job done? Do you take pride in finishing work to a high standard and delivering excellent customer satisfaction?
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Locomotive Fitter to join our team at our Longport, Stoke-on-Trent depot.
Role Responsibilities
- Carrying out repairs, service and maintenance on locomotives
- Undertaking routine inspections and basic examination tasks
- Assisting loco technicians with fault finding
- Working to ensure the on‑time completion of tasks while delivering zero defects and/or warranty claims on own areas of work
- Contributing to the company’s continuous improvement activities
- Proactive and effective support of team members in the completion of tasks
- Maintaining a safe, tidy and clean work area
- Acting as a role model to Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental Policies
The successful candidate will work the following shift pattern:
- Week 1 – Monday‑Thursday 06:00‑14:30, Friday 06:00‑12:00
- Week 2 – Monday‑Thursday 14:00‑22:30, Friday 11:00‑17:00
Benefits
- Competitive Salary £29,000 pa + 12.5% shift allowance = £32,625 pa
- 33 days holiday entitlement
- 5% pension contributions
- Life assurance scheme
- Company sick pay
- Employee assistance program
- Retail discounts
- Fuel cards
Qualifications & Requirements
- Level 2 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Driving licence (B/B1)
- Demonstrable history of working effectively with locomotives or similar heavy plant machinery
- Strong work ethic with a proactive approach to getting tasks done
- A strong communicator with the ability to build relationships across the organisation
- Good attention to detail and a logical, analytical and objective approach to problem solving
- High level of professionalism & strong sense of customer satisfaction
- Eager to be adaptable and learn new skills
- Good level of physical fitness
You’ll need to be based close to our Longport, Stoke-on‑Trent depot and have a valid right to work in the UK.
Please note the company operates a strict drugs and alcohol policy.
Equal Opportunities Statement
Electro‑Motive Diesel Ltd are committed to providing an inclusive and welcoming workplace for all. We encourage applications from all sections of the community.
