Heavy Diesel Mechanic / Locomotive Technician
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Position Overview & Specifications
Description
Heavy Diesel Mechanic / Locomotive Technician
Salary: £37,200 - £50,000 + Full Training
Location: Leeds
Rota: 4 on 4 off
Overtime: Available at an Increased Rate
We are currently looking for a Heavy Diesel Mechanic / Locomotive Technician / Fitter to join our clients dedicated Engineering team in their commitment in providing a high standard of service output for their customers.
Heavy Diesel Mechanic / Locomotive Technician / Fitter Required Qualifications:
City & Guilds or NVQ Level 2/3 Maintenance and Repairs in Plant/HGV/PSV or relevant qualification.
Heavy Diesel Mechanic / Locomotive Technician / Fitter Main Duties:- Engine Overhaul.
- General Servicing.
- Maintenance.
- Repairs.
To apply for this exciting Heavy Diesel Mechanic / Locomotive Technician / Fitter role please reply to this advert with an up to date copy of your CV or call David Coyne at Kemp Recruitment on the office number for further information. INDS2
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Shipping & Trucking
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Heavy Diesel Mechanic / Locomotive Technician roles across Kemp Recruitment's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Shipping & Trucking.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £37,200 - £50,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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