Locomotive Fleet Technician - Derby

RecruitMe; Derby; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job description

Based at Derby HQ + Travel | Full-time | Competitive Salary + Benefits

About the Role:

Are you a skilled fleet technician ready to take on a key role in one of the UK’s most exciting rail businesses?

Our client, a prominent player in the rail industry, specialises in: Rolling stock movement for train operating companies, Locomotive spot hire and Operation of high-profile charter trains.

They’re now looking for a Locomotive Fleet Technician to join their engineering team — someone who takes pride in maintaining, repairing, and optimising the performance of traction and rolling stock to the highest industry standards.

What you’ll do:

1. Maintain, overhaul, and modify the client’s unique and varied fleet
2. Complete detailed technical records and ensure SMS compliance
3. Diagnose faults, support incident reporting, and carry out planned maintenance
4. Track components, spares, and asset conditions

What we’re looking for:

1. ONC/HNC or equivalent in Engineering/Technical discipline
2. Hands-on experience with traction & rolling stock
3. Knowledge of maintenance planning, rail industry standards, and fault analysis
4. Familiarity with systems like TOPS, R2, RSL, Genius
5. Full UK driving licence + flexibility to travel

Why join?

This is your chance to work with a forward-thinking operator at the heart of the UK rail sector — supporting operations that power passenger and freight services nationwide.

You’ll join them on a transformative journey - their new locomotives are the first in class in the UK, state-of-the-art, tri-mode locomotives and feature a range of new and revolutionary technology!

As well, you will:

1. Enjoy a great team environment, challenges and a job free from boring daily routines
2. Collaborate with diverse teams and helpful colleagues
3. Contribute to innovative projects
4. Utilise our client’s agile working environment (flexible work times and hybrid working)
5. Work for a company who describes themselves as family orientated and fun to work with!

The role comes with Private Healthcare, 8% Company Pension contribution, free parking and 33 days holiday (incl PH).

If you're ready to get stuck in and keep a high-performance fleet running smoothly — apply today or reach out to learn more!