Locomotive Fitter

Ganymede Solutions; Leeds; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

4 on 4 off shift pattern

12-hour shifts

Full training

Progression opportunities

Job summary

Ganymede Solutions is recruiting a Dual Skilled Loco Fitter in Leeds to maintain and repair locomotives for intermodal and heavy haul operations. You will work within an established engineering team, gaining full training and progression opportunities.

Candidates should have a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and be capable in either discipline, with a willingness to develop the other. The role offers 4 on/4 off shifts, 12-hour days, and a supportive safety culture.

Qualifications

• Level 3 engineering qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Exposure to the other discipline is beneficial.
• Willingness to learn and develop broader engineering skills.
• Experience with heavy mechanical equipment is advantageous.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned examinations and maintenance on locomotives.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Support fault-finding and testing activities.
• Work on heavy engineering equipment and locomotive systems.
• Complete maintenance and repair work to a high standard.
• Follow health & safety procedures and depot standards.
• Work as part of a skilled engineering team.
• Develop knowledge across both mechanical and electrical disciplines.

Skills

Fault-finding

Problem solving

Teamwork

Health & safety

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification (Mechanical or Electrical)

Job description

Dual Skilled Loco Fitter - Electrical & Mechanical

£47,000+ | Permanent | 4 on 4 off | Leeds

Are you a Level 3 qualified Mechanical or Electrical Engineer looking for a permanent opportunity where you can develop your skills and work on some of the UK's most important rail assets?

We're recruiting Dual Skilled Loco Fitters to join an established engineering team in Leeds, working on the maintenance, examination and repair of locomotives used across intermodal and heavy haul operations.

This is a great opportunity for engineers who have a strong mechanical or electrical background and an understanding of the other discipline, with full training and development available.

The Role

As a Dual Skilled Loco Fitter, you'll be responsible for keeping locomotives maintained, safe and operational.

• Carrying out planned examinations and maintenance on locomotives
• Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults
• Supporting fault-finding and testing activities
• Working on heavy engineering equipment and locomotive systems
• Completing maintenance and repair work to a high standard
• Following strict health & safety procedures and depot standards
• Working as part of a skilled engineering team
• Developing your knowledge across both mechanical and electrical disciplines

About You

We're looking for a Level 3 qualified engineer with a background in either Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.

You don't need to be equally skilled across both disciplines. We're particularly interested in engineers who have a strong core discipline but also have:

• A Level 3 engineering qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Some understanding or exposure to the other discipline
• A willingness to learn and develop your wider engineering skills
• Experience working with heavy mechanical equipment is highly advantageous
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
• A positive attitude towards health & safety
• Good communication skills and a strong team mentality

Backgrounds such as heavy mechanical engineering, HGV maintenance, military engineering, aviation or other heavy engineering environments could transfer particularly well into this role.

What's on Offer?

• Permanent position
• Salary of £47,000+
• 4 on / 4 off shift pattern
• 12-hour shifts - 7am to 7pm
• Overtime and shift allowance available
• Full industry and depot-specific training
• Clear opportunities for progression
• Additional competency-based training and development
• Opportunity to progress towards senior technical and supervisory positions
• Work within an experienced engineering team

Progression

This isn't simply a role to keep you busy on the tools. There are established opportunities to progress through the engineering structure, including Duty Shift Supervisor, Shift Supervisor, PSE, Mobile Team and Level 5 Technician positions.

Additional competency and training modules are also available as you develop your technical capabilities.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation