Locomotive Fitter

TXM Recruit are recruiting a permanent Locomotive Fitter based in Ipswich.

Location:

Ipswich

Shifts:

Shift Roster 3-week rotation shift (Mon – Friday Earlies 06:00-14:00, Late 14:00
-22:00 and Nights 22:00-06:00) Sat Overtime when on Earlies: 06.00 - 14:00

Salary:
Salary £38,960k. Overtime is paid at time and a quarter. Once Rail competent £45,508k

We are looking for individuals from a rail or rolling stock background predominantly however individuals from the following Industries considered:
Rolling Stock / RAIL/ Royal Navy / RAF / REME / British Army/ General Engineering/Aerospace/Automotive/ Heavy plant machinery who have experience within the field of mechanical engineering.

Purpose of Job

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.

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 correctly completed on time and to required company standards.

Ensure that materials issued to locomotives and wagons are recorded and reported accurately.

Take due care and attention to all tools and instrumentation used.

Participate in all relevant training and competency assessments that the post holder is nominated for.

Assist in the upkeep of maintenance vehicle history files either electronically or hard copies.

Assist Team Leaders (under their direction) as required during maintenance and repair of Locomotives.

Attend safety/quality and technical briefings as required.

Be prepared to work in the areas of necessity to alleviate pressure, under the guidance of suitably qualified staff.

Undertake general duties relative to cleanliness of workshop areas, mess room, toilets etc. as required.

Assist as required by your immediate line manager.

Experience & Knowledge Requirements

At least 3 years broadly based experience of Traction & Rolling Stock, including maintenance, repair and fault finding.

Qualifications and Training

NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent

All candidates will be required to carry out a medical and drugs & alcohol test