Locomotive Technician

Locomotive Technician - Electrical Engineer 
Location: Chesterfield Area (commutable from Worksop, Mansfield, etc.) Depots are based within 15 miles of each other (25 mins apart from each other)

Salary: £40,000 - £48,000 DOE with potential for some overtime
Annual Leave:  36 days (28 days + 8 days bank holiday)

Join our expert rail depot team! We’re hiring an Electrically Biased Locomotive Technician to maintain and repair a range of diesel-electric locomotives, including Class 20, 08, 37, 47, and 56.

Key Responsibilities:

• Electrical fault-finding on DC traction systems, generators, alternators, and control circuits (24V–850V DC)
• Repair and maintain traction and auxiliary systems, including English Electric and Sulzer control systems
• Diagnose and resolve faults using schematics, wiring diagrams, multimeters, and Megger testers
• Work on electro-pneumatic & electro-hydraulic interfaces
• Complete maintenance logs and use CMMS systems for compliance reporting

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in rail and rolling stock electrical maintenance
• Strong understanding of diesel-electric traction systems
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

Person Specification:

• Qualifications & Experience:
  
  • NVQ level 3 or ONC or equivalent in a related engineering discipline
  • Time-served experience in electrical engineering.
  • A strong understanding of locomotive or rolling stock systems is highly desirable.
  • Previous experience with schematic diagrams and control systems.
  Skills:
  
  • Ability to interpret technical documents and work instructions.
  • Proactive, detail-oriented, and safety-focused.
  • Strong teamwork and communication skills.
  Work Schedule:
  • Monday to Friday, Day Shifts 7 am to 3 pm (35-hour working week)
  • 1-hour lunch break 
  • Overtime available on an as-needed basis
  • On-site role across two depot locations in the Chesterfield area
  Compensation & Benefits:
• equivalent in an electrical discipline.
  • Salary: £40,000 – £48,000 depending on experience (increases tied to development and performance)
  • Working Hours - Standard 35-hour week (7 am to 3 pm)
  • Holiday Allowance 36 days total (28 + 8 public holidays)
  • Free depot car parking
  • Pension Benefits - Employer-contributed pension scheme
  • Career & Culture Support - Career growth opportunities in a supportive, family-oriented environment

To apply for this role, please send your CV to #Sam through the link, and we will call you back ASAP for a chat about your situation and also your availability to attend an interview.

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