Mechanical and electrical fitter

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