Locomotive Fleet Technician - Derby

RecruitMe; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Locomotive Fleet Technician for a key role in the UK rail sector. The ideal candidate will excel in maintaining, repairing, and optimising traction and rolling stock. Key qualifications include an ONC/HNC in Engineering, hands-on experience with rolling stock, and familiarity with maintenance planning. The role offers a dynamic team environment, private healthcare, pension contribution, and flexible working conditions including hybrid work options. This is your opportunity to contribute to innovative projects and be part of a transformative journey in a state-of-the-art operator.

Benefits

Private Healthcare

8% Company Pension contribution

Free parking

33 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintaining, overhauling, and modifying fleet vehicles.
• Ability to complete detailed technical records ensuring compliance.
• Understanding of UK rail industry standards and regulations.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and modify the client’s unique fleet.
• Ensure compliance with technical records and SMS.
• Diagnose faults and support incident reporting.

Skills

Hands-on experience with traction & rolling stock

Knowledge of maintenance planning

Fault analysis

Familiarity with systems like TOPS, R2, RSL, Genius

Full UK driving licence

Education

ONC/HNC or equivalent in Engineering/Technical discipline

Job description

Based Derby HQ + Travel | Full-time | Competitive Salary + Benefitsh3>

About the Role:

Are you a skilled fleet technician ready to take on a key role in one of the UK’s most exciting rail businesses?

Our client, a prominent player in the rail industry, specialises in: Rolling stock movement for train operating companies, Locomotive spot hire and Operation of high-profile charter trains.

They’re now looking for a Locomotive Fleet Technician to join their engineering team — someone who takes pride in maintaining, repairing, and optimising the performance of traction and rolling stock to the highest industry standards.

What you’ll do:

• Maintain, overhaul, and modify the client’s unique and varied fleet
• Complete detailed technical records and ensure SMS compliance
• Diagnose faults, support incident reporting, and carry out planned maintenance
• Track components, spares, and asset conditions

What we’re looking for:

• ONC/HNC or equivalent in Engineering/Technical discipline
• Hands‑on experience with traction & rolling stock
• Knowledge of maintenance planning, rail industry standards, and fault analysis
• Familiarity with systems like TOPS, R2, RSL, Genius
• Full UK driving licence + flexibility to travel

Why join?

This is your chance to work with a forward‑thinking operator at the heart of the UK rail sector — supporting operations that power passenger and freight services nationwide.

You’ll join them on a transformative journey - their new locomotives are the first in class in the UK, state‑of‑the‑art, tri‑mode locomotives and feature a range of new and revolutionary technology!

As well, you will:

• Enjoy a great team environment, challenges and a job free from boring daily routines
• Collaborate with diverse teams and helpful colleagues
• Contribute to innovative projects
• Utilise our client’s agile working environment (flexible work times and hybrid working)
• Work for a company who describes themselves and family orientated and fun to work with!

The role comes with Private Healthcare, 8% Company Pension contribution, free parking and 33 days holiday (incl PH).

If you're ready to get stuck in and keep a high-performance fleet running smoothly — apply today or reach out to learn more!

This vacancy is being advertised on behalf of RecruitME who are acting as a recruitment agency.

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