Mechanical Fitter

Description

TXM Recruit are recruiting for 3 x Heavy Maintenance Mechanical Technicians to work on Freight Trains/Rolling Stock based in Leeds.

Job Title: 3 x 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 has arisen for a multi skilled technician to undertake the servicing, maintenance and repair of Locomotives at our Leeds Maintenance Facility.

What your key responsibilities will be:

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

This post is subject to standard pre-employment checks including employment references, medical & D&A screening and successful DBS background checks.

Ad ID: 5419284291