At a Glance
- Tasks: Service and maintain locomotives to ensure safety and reliability.
- Company: Join a leading company in rolling stock maintenance.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, safety-focused environment, and career advancement opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic workplace with a commitment to safety and teamwork.
- Why this job: Be part of a crucial team ensuring safe train operations.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical maintenance and a passion for engineering.
The predicted salary is between 35000 - 45000 £ per year.
Carry out servicing, maintenance and fault finding of locomotives, components and equipment to ensure the production of safe, reliable locomotives in line with company availability and reliability requirements.
Dimensions of the Job
- No direct financial authority but has vital influence on company expenditure through the effective maintenance of traction and rolling stock.
- None
Principal Safety Accountabilities
Ensure that company engineering standards and procedures are applied and followed, under the post holder's area of control to ensure that the traction and rolling stock meet the provisions of statutory Railway Group Standards and Codes of Practice. The post holder has a general duty to ensure that there is no harm to employees, contractors, customers or the public.
Principal Accountabilities
- Adhere to health and safety and local safety policy requirements, and other safety and technical standards.
- Comply with all instructions, rules and regulations in force.
- Maintain, service, fault find and repair locomotives in accordance with the approved maintenance plans as required by the local manager.
- Ensure all relevant paperwork for examinations and repairs is completed.
Loco Fitter employer: Shorterm Group
As a Loco Fitter in Ipswich, you will join a dynamic team dedicated to maintaining the highest standards of safety and reliability in locomotive operations. Our company fosters a supportive work culture that prioritises employee development, offering training and growth opportunities to enhance your skills in a critical industry. With a commitment to excellence and a focus on teamwork, we provide a rewarding environment where your contributions directly impact the success of our operations.
