Engineering Technician A

TN United Kingdom; Southampton; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in rail freight and intermodal logistics is on the lookout for a skilled Engineering Technician to enhance their locomotive maintenance team in Southampton. This safety-critical role involves the maintenance and repair of diesel locomotives, ensuring adherence to high safety and technical standards. The ideal candidate will possess a Level 3 Engineering qualification and experience in mechanical or electrical maintenance, ideally within the railway sector. Join a dynamic team committed to excellence in a 24/7 operational environment, where your expertise will play a crucial role in maintaining operational reliability.

Qualifications

• Recognised Level 3 Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Experience in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance and repair work on diesel locomotives.
• Adhere to health & safety regulations and technical standards.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Safety Compliance

Fault Finding

Education

Level 3 Engineering Qualification

Job description

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A leading provider in the rail freight and intermodal logistics sector, is seeking an experienced Engineering Technician (Grade A) to join their locomotive maintenance team in Southampton. This is a safety-critical role involving the maintenance and repair of diesel locomotives, including Class 66s, Class 70s, and Class 08s, within a 24/7 operational environment.

The key responsibilities for this Engineering Technician A role are :

- Perform maintenance, servicing, fault finding, and repair work on diesel locomotives in line with planned schedules and in-service requirements
- Adhere strictly to health & safety regulations, local safety policies, and technical standards
- Follow all engineering procedures and quality standards as defined by the organisation
- Accurately record all maintenance activities, repairs, and fault reports in line with company and legal requirements
- Maintain a clean, safe, and organised working environment in the depot

Experience required for this Engineering Technician A role are:

- Recognised Level 3 Engineering qualification (or equivalent)
- Apprentice trained or time-served engineer
- Experience in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance (railway or industrial equipment experience preferred)
- Knowledge of rolling stock is highly advantageous
- Strong commitment to safety, reliability, and high technical standards
- Flexibility to work shifts as part of a 24/7 roster