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
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