Technician

Company: Loram Maintenance of Way, Inc.
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Location: East Midlands
Job Description:

GENERAL DESCRIPTION / PURPOSE

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The Technician maintains, repairs and overhauls railway vehicles and associated equipment in accordance with applicable standards, procedures, specifications, and instructions.

This may include special processes and/or skills, for example, painting, welding, vehicle lifting, etc.

This will involve working to a 7‑day roster which shall include afternoons/nights, bank holidays and weekend shifts as required. The roster will also include an on‑call element.

ESSENTIAL POSITION FUNCTIONS

Functional & Technical

  • Carry out maintenance, repair, overhaul and manufacturing activity on rail vehicles and associated machinery, plant and equipment in accordance with specifications and to an acceptable standard.
  • Investigate faults and failures, identify trends and perform effective repairs, efficiently and with minimal disruption to other activities.
  • Read and accurately interpret drawings, technical specifications and work instructions.
  • Work in accordance with applicable targets.
  • Maintain general knowledge of working systems and variations.
  • Carry out assessment of material requiring overhaul by third parties.
  • Ensure good housekeeping (cleanliness and tidiness of working environment).
  • Demonstrate a pro‑active approach to Continuous Improvements initiatives.
  • Undertake maintenance, repair and overhaul work at remote locations.

Compliance

  • Work in accordance with company systems and procedures.
  • Comply with all safety, quality and environmental systems and responsibilities, including OHSAS 18001, ISO 9001 & ISO 14001.
  • Participate in competency assessment programs as required.
  • Recording full, complete and accurate details of work performed.

Strategic and Functional Processes

  • Achieve required levels of productivity, quality and delivery.
  • Work at remote locations as required.
  • Provide on‑call support as required.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: GCSE Maths & English Grade C/4 (or equivalent).

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in relevant mechanical/technical subject.

Experience: Minimum 6 months experience in a similar/relevant Traction & Rolling Stock engineering environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Recognised Train the Trainer/Assessor Qualification (holds or is willing to work towards).

Experience: To hold/be assessment as competent in relevant/appropriate Loram UK competence management modules or equivalent.

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Posted: June 1st, 2026