Locomotive Technician

Syntax Consultancy Limited ,
Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire
Salary: £31000 - £35000 Per Annum

Overview

Locomotive Technician £30k - £35k 7.5% shift allowance Due to an increase in projects we are currently recruiting for a number of Locomotive Technicians. Relevant experience gained in a similar position Proven track record of working effectively with Diesel engineering technology, associated systems and controls Familiar with Company products Excellent communication skills Ability to meet people with ease and confidence, understanding and accommodating the needs of the customer. Ability to self start and proactively deliver the service. Ability to create a network of contacts across various disciplines that provide advice on what resources are available both within and outside the organization Able to work in a flexible manner to provide high quality specialist services which benefit the Company and lead to a high level of customer satisfaction. Ability to develop competences and expertise in both self and others in order to gain a satisfactory standard and deliver results within agreed timescales. Well organised with a thorough, disciplined and detailed approach to task completion Able to be assertive and make decisions in a timely manner. Able to work to a high specification in order to improve and maintain quality Non confrontational when handling or involved in conflict situations and able to adopt a passive and non-demanding working ethic in order to achieve agreed and acceptable standards and timescales. A logical, analytical and objective approach to problem solving and fault diagnosis Understanding and mitigation of Risk Ability to work on locomotives in railway sidings, depots and operational sites Understand the safety culture within the UK rail industry and how maintenance impacts on delivering safety Qualifications Essential: Engineering Advanced Apprenticeship or equivalent experience BTEC National Certificate /ONC in Engineering or European equivalent. Personal Track Safety Emergency First Aid Safety Critical Competence (Company Assessment) Working on a rotating AM and PM shifts. Working hours: AM Monday to Thursday 6am - 2.30pm and AM Friday 6am - 12pm, PM Monday to Thursday 2pm - 10.30pm and PM - Friday 11am - 5pm;