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 advantageousBenefits:

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
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed