Mechanical and 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 for a Heavy Haul Mechanical & Electrical Fitter to work on Freight Trains/Rolling Stock

Job Title: Mechanical & Electrical Fitter

Location: Leeds

Salary: £Competitive Salary

Shift pattern: 4 on 4 off consisting in 2 days 2 night 7am-7pm – 7pm-7am.

Candidate background: Level 3 certificate HGV/Plant/Car trade backgrounds, Train/ locomotive/ rail knowledge would also be beneficial.

A vacancy has arisen for a multi skilled fitter to undertake the servicing, maintenance and repair of Locomotives at our Leeds Vehicle Maintenance Facility (LVMF).

What your key responsibilities will be:

• Maintain, service, fault-find and repair locomotives in accordance with approved maintenance plans, technical specifications, safety procedures and engineering standards to ensure reliability, operational efficiency and compliance.
• Maintain, service, fault-find and repair locomotives in accordance with approved maintenance plans, technical specifications and safety procedures.
• Carry out routine inspections, preventive maintenance and corrective maintenance to ensure locomotive reliability and operational availability.
• Diagnose mechanical, electrical, pneumatic and hydraulic faults using appropriate diagnostic equipment, tools and technical documentation.
• Perform component removal, replacement, adjustment and overhaul in accordance with manufacturer specifications and engineering standards.
• Inspect locomotive engines, braking systems, traction motors, control systems and auxiliary equipment to identify defects and potential failures.
• Conduct functional tests and operational checks following maintenance and repair activities to verify safe and reliable performance.
• Interpret engineering drawings, wiring diagrams, maintenance manuals and technical instructions to support effective fault diagnosis and repairs.
• Record all maintenance activities, defects, repairs and component replacements accurately in maintenance management systems and technical records.
• Ensure all relevant paperwork for locomotive examinations and repairs is correctly completed to company standards.
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping to ensure a clean and safe environment.

Qualifications

• Level 3 certificate or apprentice trained in mechanical or electrical engineering discipline

This post is subject to standard pre-employment checks including employment references, medical & D&A screening and successful DBS background checks