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Heavy Vehicle Fitter (Mobile) – Applications Wanted
txm are recruiting for a Heavy Vehicle Fitter (Mobile). We are open to applicants from several heavy-engineering backgrounds. For your application, the key message is that they seek transferable skills in heavy vehicle maintenance and repair.
Is this role right for you?
You could be suitable if you have experience in:
- Plant machinery (e.g. excavators, loaders, cranes)
- HGVs (trucks, trailers, commercial vehicles)
- Rail vehicles (locomotives, rolling stock)
- Buses and coaches
- Forces background
- Industrial or heavy machinery
What the role involves
You’ll be responsible for maintaining and repairing rail freight vehicles, often working across multiple sites rather than staying at one depot. The role combines mechanical and electrical work and requires:
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- Working independently while following strict safety procedures
- Key duties include:
- Carrying out scheduled maintenance on locomotives and rolling stock
- Diagnosing and repairing electrical and mechanical faults
- Testing equipment and components to ensure they meet operational standards
- Completing maintenance documentation accurately
- Adhering to risk assessments, method statements, and company safety guidelines
- Maintaining clean and safe working environments
You’ll report to either a Team Leader or Production Manager but must also be capable of carrying out maintenance unsupervised.
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Essential requirements
- NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering discipline (e.g. Mechanical, Electrical, Maintenance, or Rail Engineering)
- A full UK driving licence (the role is mobile; travel between sites is required)
Desirable skills
Employers often value (even if not explicitly stated):
- Mechanical and electrical fault-finding
- Preventive and corrective maintenance
- Ability to read engineering drawings and technical manuals
- Strong health and safety awareness
- Independence and adaptability
- Good communication and record-keeping skills
- Flexibility to travel, work shifts, or weekends as required.
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