Engineering Technician B

Freightliner Group Ltd; Southampton; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Freightliner Group Ltd in Southampton is seeking an Engineering Technician, Grade B in the Wagon Maintenance department to maintain, service, fault‑find and repair Wagons in a safety‑critical environment. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, you will work on Freightliner’s wagon fleet, with a Day/Night 12‑hour roster, ensuring compliance with safety policies and engineering standards.

The role requires an Lv2 engineering qualification and hands‑on mechanical maintenance experience; rolling

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical maintenance activities within a safety-critical environment.
• Knowledge of rolling stock would be advantageous.
• Commitment to safe working practices.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service, fault find and repair Wagons in accordance with approved maintenance plans.
• Ensure accurate recording of maintenance and defect/repair information according to requirements.
• Adhere to health & safety and local safety policy requirements.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping to ensure a clean and safe environment.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance experience

Safety conscious

Team player

Education

Engineering qualification Lv2

Job description

Freightliner is a leading UK intermodal logistics provider, offering rail, road and terminal solutions that connect ports, inland terminals and customer destinations across the UK. Through innovation, safety and sustainability, Freightliner delivers reliable, efficient and lower-carbon supply chain solutions for its customers. In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.

Engineering Technician B Southampton - SMMD Salary: £33,023.00 pa

A vacancy has arisen for an Engineering Technician, Grade B within our Wagon Maintenance department in Southampton. Reporting to the Production Supervisor, this role involves working on the company’s fleet of Wagons within a safety critical environment.

Responsibilities:

• Adhere to health & safety and local safety policy requirements, and other safety and technical standards.
• Ensure Freightliner company engineering standards and procedures are applied and followed.
• Maintain, service, fault find and repair Wagons in accordance with approved maintenance plans.
• Ensure accurate and comprehensive recording of maintenance and defect/repair information are kept up to date in accordance with legislative requirements and company instructions.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping to ensure a clean and safe environment

Requirements:

• Commitment to safe working practices
• To have worked within a heavy engineering establishment, ideally within rail
• Experience in mechanical maintenance activities
• Knowledge of rolling stock would be advantageous
• Must hold a relevant Engineering qualification at Lv2

The successful applicant should be a safety conscious and motivated self-starter, a fully versatile team member who has established experience within a railway maintenance depot environment or a similar engineering background.

A flexible approach to working hours is essential as SMMD operates a Day and Night 12hr shift roster.

This post is subject to standard pre-employment checks including employment references, medical & D&A screening and successful DBS background checks.

Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.

We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles.

In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team.

Freightliner is an established rail freight provider with businesses in the UK and Continental Europe. Offering customers a wide range of rail freight solutions to cater for the requirements of a diverse market sector, we provide a safe, reliable and cost effective rail freight partnership.

At the core of all we do are our employees. Their hard work is fundamental to our success and we are equally committed to their growth and safety.

Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.

We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for your roles.

In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a fantastic final-salary pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team.