DB Group

DB Cargo UK is currently recruiting for a Locomotive Maintainer to join our Asset Management and Maintenance department based at Hoo Junction.  

As a Locomotive Maintainer, you’ll co-operate with the Maintenance Team Co-ordinator and the wider team to ensure that all work associated with the maintenance, repair and overhaul of DB Cargo UK and third-party locomotive fleet is completed in a safe, thorough, professional and timely manner. 

The Asset Management and Maintenance team at DB Cargo UK ensure that all our wagons and locomotives are maintains and services on a regular basis to ensure smooth and efficient running whilst in service. The team is made up of skilled engineers and maintainers.

What will you be doing?

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. 

Fault diagnosis and rectification on electrical, mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems 

Working to Maintenance Plans 

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. 

Ordering of material. 

Operation of any powered device, including fixed and mobile cranes, wheel lathe, wheel drop, forklift trucks, road and rail vehicles, HIAB, lifting jacks etc. as required, subject to training / certification and reassessment.

Please note: Successful candidates will work a shift pattern which includes nights and weekends and averages out at 42 hours per week. 

What are we looking for? 

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. 

Forward thinking with the ability to adapt to new ways of working and positively contribute to any changes 

What matters to you?

The salary for this role, inclusive of additional hours and shift allowance is £46,727 per annum.

31 days paid holiday each year in addition to 2 public holidays (The public holidays are Christmas Day and New Year’s Day)

Defined Contribution pension scheme with generous employer contribution – up to 10% employer contribution

Free on-site parking 

EV charging at selected sites 

Health Cash Plan Available 

Cycle to work Scheme 

Manager led recognition programme for employees who live our values

Access to DB Learning world 

Annual pay reviews

We are dedicated to your continuous professional development. Depending on your role we have specialist training programs, apprenticeships, development plans, courses and qualifications we can support you through. 

Access to our employee benefits portal where you can take advantage of discounts for a variety of shops and services as well as accessing our wellbeing content

We take the health and wellbeing of all employees seriously and provide access to an Employee Assistance Programme