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🥝 Locomotive Fitter

Confidential | basford, United-Kingdom | Posted June 20, 2026

Job Description

Mechanical Fitter

Location: Crewe

Salary: £47,147 per year (rising to £55,000+)

Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off

Your New Opportunity

Join a highly skilled engineering team responsible for keeping heavy diesel locomotives running safely and reliably. In this role, you will:

  • Carry out mechanical maintenance, repair, and overhaul tasks on locomotives.
  • Diagnose, investigate, and repair faults across mechanical, pneumatic, hydraulic, and basic electrical systems.
  • Use written maintenance instructions (VMI) and engineering drawings to complete examinations, inspections, and routine servicing.
  • Work on impressive large-scale machinery every shift, offering variety and technical challenge.

The Ideal Candidate

You’re experienced, precise, and have a strong maintenance mindset. We’re looking for someone with:

  • Previous experience as a Mechanical Fitter in a heavy enginee...

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