Engineering Technicians

Overview

TXM Recruit are supporting a rail business to recruit several Engineering Technicians. You will support the maintenance of a fleet of rail vehicles, carrying out both planned and unplanned maintenance activities.

• Perform maintenance, fault diagnosis, repair, and servicing of rolling stock to a high standard and in line with engineering best practices.
• Work in accordance with technical, operational, and environmental procedures, ensuring compliance with all relevant policies and maintenance schedules.
• Follow Fleet Standards documentation, including Depot Maintenance Schedules, Technical Instructions, Job Cards, and other issued materials.
• Support productivity and efficiency initiatives within the maintenance team as directed by the Duty Fleet Manager or their delegate.
• Comply with all safe working practices, depot protection measures, and company health & safety requirements.
• Maintain high standards of depot housekeeping and contribute to a positive safety culture.
• Adhere to instructions and guidance from supervisors and managers.
• Follow industry rules and regulations, including Network Rail standards where applicable.
• Undertake diagnostic reviews and update electronic documentation as required.
• Perform additional duties as required by management.

• ONC (or higher) qualification in Mechanical, Electrical, or Electronic Engineering.
• Strong understanding of health and safety procedures.
• Ability to read and interpret schematic diagrams and technical layouts.
• Skilled in systematic fault finding and problem-solving.
• Demonstrated experience in mechanical and/or electrical engineering.
• Flexible and adaptable to a changing work environment.
• Capable of working independently or as part of a team.
• Able to reliably travel to and from work outside of standard public transport hours.
• Willing and able to work a rotating shift pattern (early, late, nights, weekends).
• Commitment to maintaining high company standards.

• Experience with Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs).
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Experience working in a Traction & Rolling Stock (TRS) depot environment.
• Familiarity with TRS fleet maintenance operations.

• Candidates with backgrounds in Automotive, Aerospace, HGV, PSV, or Armed Forces are encouraged to apply. Relevant transferable skills will be considered.