Locomotive Technician (Electrical)

Tata Steel; Port Talbot; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shift allowance 12.5%

Generous holiday allowance

Quarterly bonus scheme

Pension scheme (defined contribution)

Annual pay review

Employee discounts

Job summary

Tata Steel in Port Talbot is recruiting a multi skilled craftsperson (electrical bias) for the Diesel Loco Repair Shop within Central Engineering. You will perform electrical inspections and maintenance on a fleet of shunter locomotives, support the team, and contribute to breakdown responses to ensure production reliability.

The role requires City & Guilds Level 3 in electrical discipline, familiarity with AC/DC motors, PLCs, and 3-phase systems, with SAP and MS Office experience preferred.

Qualifications

• City & Guilds Level 3 in electrical discipline is required.
• Experience with electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems is advantageous.
• Ability to read electrical drawings and follow instructions.

Responsibilities

• Carry out electrical inspection and maintenance on locomotives.
• Fault finding and repair of electrical components and systems.
• Overhaul of components and answering breakdowns within the shop.
• Collaborate with engineers and maintenance team to maintain locomotive availability.

Skills

AC/DC motors

PLC systems

3-phase knowledge

Electrical troubleshooting

Team safety & communication

Education

City & Guilds Level 3 in Electrical Discipline

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Multifunction test equipment

Job description

We are currently looking to recruit a multi skilled (electrical bias) craftsperson for our Diesel Loco Repair Shop, Central Engineering, Port Talbot. The incumbent of the role will undertake electrical inspection and maintenance work associated with a fleet of shunter locomotives but will be expected to support other team members when required. There are 19 locomotives within the fleet of varying types from diesel electric to the latest hybrid technology. The primary duties within the recently refurbished maintenance facility will be carrying out are planned maintenance, major and minor overhauls of components, fault finding and responding to locomotive breakdowns within the site. Within the role, you will work alongside the engineers, leading hands and the maintenance team (mechanical and electrical) to ensure the operational priorities of locomotive availability for production requirements. The shift pattern is involved working 1 weekend in 3 as follows, 7 days on, 2 days off, then 3 days on, 2 days off, finally 5 days on then 2 days off, this is then repeated. This is compensated by a 12.5% shift allowance and a generous holiday allowance.
As the ideal candidate you will hold a City & Guilds qualification level 3 in an electrical discipline gained via a time served apprenticeship or equivalent. You should have familiarity with AC/DC motors and generators, PLC systems, Relays, Contactors, with a sound knowledge of 3 phase. Preferably you will possess BS7671 18th edition regulations certificate or willing to undertake training to achieve this. You will also have:

• Experience of working on pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems would be advantageous.
• Familiarity with the use of multifunction test equipment, and other testing tools / devices.
• The ability to follow tasks based instruction and provide clear feedback both written and verbally.
• Experience of working on vehicle/plant electrical systems.
• The ability to read and understand engineering & electrical drawings.
• Good communication skills and have a strong understanding of safety and environment impacts for the given job level.
• The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplined team and must possess good risk awareness when planning and undertaking tasks, and be able to challenge those who do not.
• Familiarity in the use of I.T., in particular Microsoft Office applications.
• Prior experience with SAP would be advantageous.
  Tata Steel is one of the world's top ten steel producers. The combined group has an aggregate crude steel capacity of more than 28 million tonnes and approximately 80,000 employees across four continents. We're part of the Tata Group, one of the largest, most diverse conglomerates in the world with businesses in the UK including Tata Steel, Jaguar Land Rover and Tetley Tea.

Our Strip Products UK manufactures hot-rolled, cold-rolled and metallic-coated strip steels and provides solutions in product design, processing technologies and management of the supply chain. We work closely with our customers to help them obtain the best results from our products. Our business aims to lead the market with the best products and services and we work continuously to improve them.

The shift pattern is involved working 1 weekend in 3 as follows, 7 days on, 2 days off, then 3 days on, 2 days off, finally 5 days on then 2 days off, this is then repeated. This is compensated by a 12.5% shift allowance and a generous holiday allowance. We believe that our strength is not just in our steel but the diversity of our workforce. Our people make the difference.

• A market competitive salary
• Quarterly Bonus Scheme - subject to business performance
• One of the UK's leading defined contribution pension schemes (10% employer contribution / 6% employee contribution)
• Annual Pay Review
• Employee discount scheme for companies including Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover and also various local services