At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair locomotives, ensuring safety and performance standards.
- Company: Join one of the UK's leading rail engineering organisations.
- Benefits: Starting salary of £45,500 with training opportunities to boost earnings.
- Other info: Inclusive hiring process with support for all backgrounds.
- Why this job: Be part of a vital industry, making a real difference in rail safety and reliability.
- Qualifications: NVQ level 3 in engineering and strong fault-finding skills required.
The predicted salary is between 45500 - 45500 £ per year.
Are you a Technician with fault-finding and Heavy industry experience? Whether you're looking for your first role in the rail industry or are already working in Rolling Stock and seeking a new opportunity. We're hiring Heavy Maintenance Technicians, working on Locomotives in Ipswich. You'll play a key role in ensuring reliability, safety, and performance as part of one of the UK's leading rail engineering organisations.
As a Locomotive Technician, you will be working on a varied shift pattern and will be offered a starting salary of £45,500 with opportunities to enhance your salary with training modules worth £1,500 each. We encourage applications from all backgrounds, including those currently working in the REME, HGV, Plant, Marine, and other Heavy equipment-focused industries. If you have transferable Mechanical/Heavy diagnostic skills, we're interested in you.
You will maintain various types of locomotives in a safety-critical setting. Responsibilities include:
- Ensuring compliance with safety standards
- Conducting maintenance examinations
- Leading in the absence of a supervisor
Applicants should ideally have a minimum NVQ level 3 in engineering and possess strong fault-finding, leadership skills, and an understanding of electrical and mechanical systems.
TXM is committed to fair and accessible hiring. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and will happily adapt our process to support you and to make any required reasonable adjustments. Please do not hesitate to contact us to let us know what you need.
Please note: Successful candidates must pass a pre-employment medical and drug & Alcohol test.
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At TXM, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer, offering a supportive work culture that values diversity and inclusion. Our Heavy Technicians in Ipswich benefit from competitive salaries, extensive training opportunities, and the chance to work on cutting-edge locomotive technology, all while contributing to the safety and reliability of the UK's rail network. Join us for a rewarding career where your skills are recognised and your professional growth is encouraged.
