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Locomotive Engineer

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ 52,000 - 52,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Nottingham

Expire in: 12 days

Job Description

Mechanical Technician

Location: Nottingham
Salary: £52,(Apply online only) per annum + overtime
Working Hours: 40 hours per week (4 x 10-hour shifts)
Shift Pattern: Monday–Thursday or Tuesday–Friday, 07:00–17:00

About Us

You will have the opportunity to work as a Mechanical Technician working for an established diesel locomotive maintenance depot based in Nottingham. We specialise in servicing, maintenance, heavy engineering, and full overhauls of  locomotives.

We are now looking to recruit a Mechanical Technician with Locomotive experience to join our team, with a strong background in servicing, maintenance, and overhauls—particularly on Class 60 Locomotives

Key Responsibilities

Carry out locomotive servicing including A, B, and F exams
Perform safety-critical work in line with industry standards
Brake re-blocking and maintenance
Bogie and power unit refurbishments
Fault finding and diagnostics
Load banking operations
Pressure washing of locomotives
Skills & Experience

Proven experience in locomotive servicing, maintenance, and heavy engineering
Experience working on Class 60 (Mirrlees traction) is highly desirable
Knowledge of Class 37 and Class 56 locomotives is advantageous
Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
Qualifications & Requirements

Minimum NVQ Level 3 in Engineering (or equivalent)
Full UK driving licence (required for occasional fieldwork)
Willingness to complete PTS (Personal Track Safety) training and medical
Ability to pass a full safety-critical medical, including drug and alcohol testing (random testing applies throughout employment)
Physical Requirements

This role involves:

Climbing locomotive steps
Working in confined spaces
Lifting heavy components
Working in both covered and outdoor environments in all weather conditions
Candidates must be physically capable of carrying out these duties.

What We Offer

Competitive salary of £52,(Apply online only) per year
Overtime opportunities (including weekends)
28 days annual leave
Stable, full-time role within an established engineering depot
Opportunity to develop skills in heavy locomotive maintenance
Take the next step in your rail career—apply today and be part of driving the future of rail freight.

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