Locomotive Technician: Fleet Reliability & Projects

Progress Rail; Doncaster; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

33 days holiday entitlement

5% pension contributions

Life assurance scheme

Company sick pay

Employee assistance program

Retail discounts

Fuel cards

Job summary

Progress Rail Locomotive is recruiting a dedicated Locomotive Technician for our Doncaster Roberts Road depot. You will delivery maintenance, refurbishment, servicing and exams on a fleet of diesel-electric locomotives, ensuring safety, reliability and on-time completion of contracts.

The role requires L3 Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship or equivalent, a valid UK driving license and a proactive, team-oriented mindset with strong problem solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• L3 Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Valid UK driving license (B/B1).
• Experience with Diesel engineering technology and related systems.
• Self-starter and team player with coaching ability.
• Strong communication across the organisation.
• Logical, analytical approach to fault diagnosis.
• Professionalism and customer-focused mindset.
• Based near Doncaster depot with right to work in the UK.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out maintenance, repair, overhaul, modification and fault-finding activities.
• Lead engineer for contracts, projects or tasks to support performance.
• Update SAP system to ensure availability of parts.
• Input data into locomotive history tracking system.
• Assist other engineers on the team.
• Conduct audits in line with quality management standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Model Quality, Health and Safety and Environmental policies.

Skills

Problem solving

Diesel engineering

Communication skills

Team player

Analytical thinking

Customer focus

Education

L3 Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship or equivalent

Job description

Progress Rail Locomotive is recruiting a dedicated Locomotive Technician for our Doncaster Roberts Road depot. You will delivery maintenance, refurbishment, servicing and exams on a fleet of diesel-electric locomotives, ensuring safety, reliability and on-time completion of contracts.

The role requires L3 Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship or equivalent, a valid UK driving license and a proactive, team-oriented mindset with strong problem solving and communication skills.