Based at Derby HQ + Travel | Full-time | Competitive Salary + Benefits
About the Role:
Are you a skilled fleet technician ready to take on a key role in one of the UK’s most exciting rail businesses?
Our client, a prominent player in the rail industry, specialises in: Rolling stock movement for train operating companies, Locomotive spot hire and Operation of high-profile charter trains.
They’re now looking for a Locomotive Fleet Technician to join their engineering team — someone who takes pride in maintaining, repairing, and optimising the performance of traction and rolling stock to the highest industry standards.
What you’ll do:
Maintain, overhaul, and modify the client’s unique and varied fleet
Complete detailed technical records and ensure SMS compliance
Diagnose faults, support incident reporting, and carry out planned maintenance
Track components, spares, and asset conditions
What we’re looking for:
ONC/HNC or equivalent in Engineering/Technical discipline
Hands-on experience with traction & rolling stock
Knowledge of maintenance planning, rail industry standards, and fault analysis
Familiarity with systems like TOPS, R2, RSL, Genius
Full UK driving licence + flexibility to travel
Why join?
This is your chance to work with a forward-thinking operator at the heart of the UK rail sector — supporting operations that power passenger and freight services nationwide.
You’ll join them on a transformative journey - their new locomotives are the first in class in the UK, state-of-the-art, tri-mode locomotives and feature a range of new and revolutionary technology!
As well, you will:
Enjoy a great team environment, challenges and a job free from boring daily routines
Collaborate with diverse teams and helpful colleagues
Contribute to innovative projects
Utilise our client’s agile working environment (flexible work times and hybrid working)
Work for a company who describes themselves and family orientated and fun to work with!
The role comes with Private Healthcare, 8% Company Pension contribution, free parking and 33 days holiday (incl PH).
If you're ready to get stuck in and keep a high-performance fleet running smoothly — apply today or reach out to learn more!
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