Locomotive Technician Peterborough

TN United Kingdom; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is looking for a skilled Technician to join their growing rail business in Peterborough. This exciting opportunity offers a competitive base salary with a shift allowance, totaling £37,125. As a Technician, you will play a crucial role in locomotive maintenance, ensuring fleet reliability and executing engineering projects within budget and time constraints. If you have a passion for the rail industry and a background in diesel engineering, this is your chance to advance your career in a dynamic environment that values innovation and quality. Apply today to take the next step in your professional journey!

Qualifications

• Experience with locomotive maintenance or large diesel engines is essential.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, repair, and fault-finding activities on locomotives.
• Lead technical engineering issues and guide other engineers.

Skills

Locomotive maintenance

Diesel engineering technology

Problem-solving

Analytical skills

Education

Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship

BTEC National Certificate / ONC in Engineering

Job description

Locomotive Technician Peterborough, Peterborough

Client:

Location:

Peterborough, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Reference:

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Job Views:

4

Posted:

18.04.2025

Expiry Date:

02.06.2025

Job Description:

Are you a Technician seeking a new opportunity? Have you considered an opportunity within the rail industry?

Currently seeking Technicians on a permanent basis to join a growing rail business based in Peterborough.

As a Technician you will be working on a varied shift pattern and will be offered a fantastic base salary of £33,000 plus a 12.5% shift allowance. This equates to a total salary of £37,125.

Prime functions of a Technician are locomotive maintenance to ensure fleet reliability. You will be responsible for the high quality and effective execution of allocated contract maintenance and engineering projects within agreed timescales and budgets.

These roles are open to individuals with Locomotive experience or technicians with experience on Large Diesel Engines.

As a Technician your role will include various tasks such as:

1. Carry out maintenance, repair, overhaul, modification and fault-finding activities as necessary.
2. Take the lead role in progressing specific technical engineering issues as directed by line manager, providing guidance to other engineers as necessary.
3. Work with the Business Development team to identify new business opportunities and to maintain existing customer satisfaction.
4. Providing written reports and information for line manager and other managers as required.

Competencies Required

1. Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship or equivalent experience.
2. BTEC National Certificate /ONC in Engineering or European equivalent.
3. Proven track record of working effectively with Diesel engineering technology, associated systems and controls.
4. Ability to develop competences and expertise in both self and others in order to gain a satisfactory standard and deliver results within agreed timescales.
5. Able to work to a high specification in order to improve and maintain quality.
6. Non-confrontational when handling or involved in conflict situations and able to adopt a passive and non-demanding working ethic in order to achieve agreed and acceptable standards and timescales.
7. A logical, analytical and objective approach to problem solving and fault diagnosis.

If you are a driven and innovative Technician with a passion for the rail industry, we want to hear from you! Take the next step in your career and apply today by submitting your CV.

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Created on 18/04/2025 by TN United Kingdom