Locomotive Maintainer (Engineer)
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Position Overview & Specifications
Weβre currently recruiting for Locomotive Maintainers (Engineers) to join our depot in Crewe.
As a Locomotive Maintainer, youβll co-operate with the Maintenance Team Co-ordinator and other Team Members to ensure that all work associated with the maintenance, repair and overhaul of Traction & Rolling stock (T&RS) and components at designated sites, is completed in a safe, thorough, professional and timely manner
To ensure that the Health, Safety and Welfare of yourself and others is not adversely affected by your actions or omissions.
To take necessary action in order to remove any hazard encountered.
Assist with breakdown/recovery operations and other T&RS related incidents as appropriate.
Fault diagnosis and rectification on electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems, above the level of Unit 339 or Unit 350 but not to the ELT1 / EWT1 level
Working to Maintenance Plans (VMOI).
Generating reports for on-going work / Condition Reports / Production Reports.
Reporting defective items.
Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
Playing an active part in accident investigations.
Assisting in the formulation of Safe Systems of Work and Risk Assessments.
Assist with on the job training of other Team Members, trainees, other DB Cargo (UK) employees and contractors.
Assist with the upkeep of a clean and safe working environment.
Undertake any training required which will assist in the development of the team and the running of the depot for example Designated Person (depo), Risk Assessor or COSHH Custodian.
Operation of the fuel point and use of specific I.T systems dedicated to this. Successful candidates will have a NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) as a minimum. The NVQ Level 3 could have been obtained through completing an engineering apprenticeship or through a course at College/ Sixth Form in an engineering discipline.
Candidates will also have hands on engineering experience which must be displayed in their application.
Experience within a similar role in the rail sector would be an advantage, but this is not essential
Benefits
31 days paid holiday each year in addition to 2 public holidays (The public holidays are Christmas Day and New Yearβs Day)
4 weekly pay cycle (13 pay days per year!)
Access to our Employer Assistance Programme
Enhanced pension (over auto enrolment)
Access to our benefits portal to get discounts on a number of big brands. Please note: Successful candidates will work a shift pattern which includes nights and weekends and averages out at 42 hours per week.
The salary for these roles is as follows; Β£31,678 basic pay Β£3,585 shift allowance Β£7,053 per annum additional hours payment (for working a 42 hour week)
Β£42,316 total
Benefits:
- We offer an attractive defined contributions pension scheme, with enhanced employer contributions.
- Enjoy discounts with major retailers through DB Cargo's employee benefits portal, Reward Gateway
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (Β£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Rail Transportation
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Locomotive Maintainer (Engineer) roles across Deutsche Bahn AG's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Rail Transportation.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked Salary Disclosed on Application bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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