Locomotive Mechanical & Electrical Fitter

TXM Recruit; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

TXM Recruit are recruiting a Heavy Haul Mechanical & Electrical Fitter to work on Freight Trains/Rolling Stock at our Leeds facility. The role covers servicing, maintenance and repair of locomotives, with tasks performed to approved plans and engineering standards.

Candidate background includes Level 3 certificate or apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical engineering; HGV/rail knowledge is beneficial. The position operates on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days and nights).

Qualifications

• Maintain, service and repair locomotives in accordance with approved maintenance plans, technical specifications, safety procedures and engineering standards.
• Carry out routine inspections, preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance to ensure locomotive reliability.
• Interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, maintenance manuals and technical instructions to support fault diagnosis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service, fault-find and repair locomotives in accordance with maintenance plans and safety standards.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults using diagnostic equipment and manuals.
• Record all maintenance activities, defects and component replacements accurately in maintenance systems.
• Inspect locomotive engines, braking systems and traction motors to identify defects and potential failures.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Electrical knowledge

Diagnose faults

Education

Level 3 certificate or apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

Diagnostic equipment

Job description

TXM Recruit are recruiting a Heavy Haul Mechanical & Electrical Fitter to work on Freight Trains/Rolling Stock at our Leeds facility. The role covers servicing, maintenance and repair of locomotives, with tasks performed to approved plans and engineering standards.

Candidate background includes Level 3 certificate or apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical engineering; HGV/rail knowledge is beneficial. The position operates on a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days and nights).