Mechanical Fitter

TXM Recruit; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

TXM Recruit is seeking three Heavy Maintenance Mechanical Technicians to service and repair locomotives at our Leeds Maintenance Facility. The role operates on a 4 on/4 off, days-only shift from 7am to 7pm, with emphasis on safety, reliability and hands-on expertise.

Ideal candidates have mechanical or electrical rolling-stock backgrounds, including ex-forces engineers, HGV, plant machinery or automotive mechanics.

Qualifications

• Ideally Level 3 certificate or apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical engineering.

Responsibilities

• Engines rebuild, locomotive strip out and refurbishment, rotating machinery alignment, in-depth repairs and minor electrical component changes and locomotive testing.
• Bogie overhaul/wheel exchanges - strip, qualify, rebuild and end testing
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Rolling stock

HGV Technician

Plant Machinery

Automotive mechanics

Car Mechanic

Education

Level 3 certificate in mechanical/electrical engineering

Job description

Job Title

3 x Heavy Maintenance Mechanical Technicians

Location

Leeds

Salary

£Competitive Salary

Shift Pattern

4 on 4 off DAYS only 7am-7pm

Candidate Background

Mechanical/Electrical Rolling stock. EX FORCES Mechanical Engineer/ Electrical Engineer/HGV Technician/Plant Machinery Technician/Automotive mechanics backgrounds/Car Mechanic

A Vacancy

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

Key Responsibilities

• Engines rebuild, locomotive strip out and refurbishment, rotating machinery alignment, in-depth repairs and minor electrical component changes and locomotive testing.
• Bogie overhaul/wheel exchanges - strip, qualify, rebuild and end testing
• 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.
• 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

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

Pre-employment Checks

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