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
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Mechanical and electrical fitter in Leeds employer: TXM Recruit
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