Overview
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Freightliner is the UK's largest maritime intermodal logistics operator, transporting containers from all major deep-sea ports to our national network of inland terminals, as well as a leading operator in the UK Heavy Haul rail freight market. Freightliner has operations across Europe offering both Intermodal and Heavy Haul rail freight services seamlessly connecting European countries and the UK.
In the UK the Freightliner Group operates under a number of legal entities including Freightliner Group Ltd, Freightliner Heavy Haul Ltd, Freightliner Ltd, Pentalver Transport Ltd, and Pentalver Cannock Ltd.
Freightliner was voted Rail Freight Company of the Year at the 2024 Multimodal Awards. We are a proud WORK180 endorsed employer for women, highlighting the company's commitment to increased diversity and a supportive work culture for all employees.
Technician A
Freightliner Ltd
Location: Ipswich VMF
Who are we looking for?
A vacancy has arisen for a Technician A at our Ipswich Vehicle Maintenance Facility (IVMF) located near to Ipswich Train Station to manage, maintain and carry out all designated engineering activities, to ensure that business requirements and operational availability of locomotive assets are fully maximised in cooperation with other Freightliner departments.
On your first day, we'll expect you to have:
* Apprentice trained or time served
* Experience in electrical and/or mechanical maintenance activities
* Knowledge of rolling stock would be advantageous
* A relevant Engineering qualification at Level 3
Key Responsibilities
* Adhere to health & safety and local safety policy requirements, and other safety and technical standards.
* Ensure Freightliner company engineering standards and procedures are applied and followed.
* Maintain, service, fault find and repair locomotives in accordance with approved maintenance plans.
* Ensure accurate and comprehensive recording of maintenance and defect/repair information are kept up to date in accordance with legislative requirements and company instructions.
* Maintaining high standards of housekeeping to ensure a clean and safe environment
Our Perks And Benefits
Our people are our most important asset. We strive to empower our employees, ensuring they are trained and competent, fit for work, always informed, and completely engaged in our culture that places safety and wellbeing firmly at the heart of everything we do.
* Competitive pay
* Fantastic final-salary pension scheme after an initial qualifying period
* Enhanced maternity & paternity pay
* Access to the company's life assurance scheme
* A range of benefits to make your own so you can get the most of your work and home life which will also help save you money and hassle. From reimbursement on health treatments, to savings on new cars.
Ipswich VMF operates a 24/7 shift roster so a flexible approach to working hours is essential.
This post is subject to standard pre-employment checks including employment references, medical &D&A screening and successful DBS background checks.
Could it be time to start your career journey with us?
Apply today
Our commitment to you, once you join our team, is to foster growth and provide developmental opportunities to ensure you reach your utmost potential.
We are looking for the most committed and reliable individuals who possess the knowledge, skills and experience needed for their roles.
In return we can offer competitive pay, excellent benefits, a competitive pension scheme and a rewarding career in an award-winning team.
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