Locomotive Mechanic

Are you an experienced Locomotive Mechanic?

Are you an 18th edition holder and/or qualified in an electrical discipline?

Are you based in or around Port Talbot?

A permanent opportunity has arisen for a Locomotive Mechanic to join Tata Steels Port Talbot works. Port Talbot steelworks are the largest in the UK and undergoing a significant decarbonisation project, which will be the largest of its kind in the world once completed.

This role is ideal for a time served apprenticeship holder, with experience working on diesel electric and hybrid locomotives.

Location: Tata Steel, Port Talbot, SA13 2NG

Salary: £38,472.75 per annum (this includes a 12.5% shift allowance)

Shift Patterns: rotating pattern, X7 days on, X2 days off. X3 days on, X2 days off. X5 days on, X2 days off.

This pattern involves working one weekend in every three.

Start: ASAP but pending the successful completion of a medical, which does include a drug and alcohol test

Responsibilities:

• Undertaking electrical inspection and maintenance work across a fleet of 19 shunter locomotives
• Working on traditional diesel-electric models to the latest hybrid technology
• Carrying out primary duties within a recently refurbished maintenance facility, including planned maintenance schedules
• Executing major and minor overhauls of locomotive components
• Performing technical fault finding and providing rapid response to locomotive breakdowns across the Port Talbot site
• Working alongside engineers, leading hands, and the wider mechanical and electrical maintenance team, supporting other team members as required
• Collaborating closely with the team to meet operational priorities
• Ensuring maximum locomotive availability for production requirements
• Adhering to the strongest level of Health and Safety at all times whilst encouraging those around you to do the same

Essential requirements:

• Level 3 qualification (NVQ, C&G or equivalent) in an electrical discipline, ideally through a time served apprenticeship
• 18th edition holder or willingness to work to achieve this
• Driving licence and access to own vehicle (due to the nature of the works)
• Familiarity with AC/DC motors and generators, PLC systems, Relays, Contractors, with a sound knowledge of 3 phase.
• Prior experience working on pneumatic, hydraulic and electrical systems
• Ability to use multi function test equipment, and other testing tools / devices

• Experience of working on vehicle/plant electrical systems
• The ability to read and understand engineering & electrical drawings
• Good verbal and written communication skills
• Strong understanding of safety and environment impacts
• Familiarity in the use of I.T., in particular Microsoft Office applications
• Prior experience with SAP would be advantageous

Benefits:

• Advice and editing on your current CV
• Dedicated team throughout your journey within the role
• Paid holiday of 35 days per annum (including Bank Holidays)
• Annual pay review
• Bonus scheme subject to business performance
• Individual private healthcare scheme
• Leading pension scheme which is 10% employer contribution against 6% employee contribution
• Lifestyle benefits including restaurant and retail discounts, Vodafone, Jaguar Land Rover discounts, local discounted services and employee assistance programme for mental, physical and financial well-being

All applicants are subject to vetting checks including: Right to work check, medical check and reference check.

Randstad Business Support is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.