Mechanical Team Member

OLG Recruitment are currently looking for a Mechanical Team Member for our client located in Scunthorpe, working shifts 42 hours per week. Week 1 6-4 Monday – Thursday and Week 2 6-4:30 Tuesday to Friday.

As a Mechanical Team Member, you will be required to work on an internal locomotive fleet and you will work to achieve plant operational/workshop targets, product quality, customer service and health and safety objectives.

Ideally with a background in the rail or car industry as a mechanic.

You will be part of a multi-disciplined team, ensuring the most effective engineering service is provided to our manufacturing customers.

Using your skills to achieve business objectives, you will react to engineering, quality and safety issues as they arise and utilise your knowledge, experience and skill to initiate corrective actions.

Key Responsibilities

Respond promptly to emergency breakdowns providing quick and effective solutions to minimize production downtime.

Adhere to all safety standards ensuring maintenance activities are conducted in a safe and secure manner. Identify and mitigate potential safety hazards.

Maintain records of maintenance activities

Be available on some occasions to respond to emergency out of hours breakdowns

Implement preventive maintenance to minimize downtime

Repair or replace defective parts and components of machinery, including bearings, gears, shafts, engines, motors, and other mechanical elements.

Identify and diagnose mechanical issues or equipment malfunctions quickly and accurately, using tools and diagnostic techniques to determine the root cause of problems

Perform routine maintenance, inspections, and repairs on locomotives and associated rail machinery

What we need to know about you

We are seeking a skilled and motivated individual who is ideally qualified to a minimum NVQ Level 3, or holds an equivalent qualification in a relevant mechanical trade. Candidates who have completed a recognised apprenticeship are also encouraged to apply. A strong mechanical foundation is essential, as the role involves working across a variety of equipment and systems.

Experience within the rail or locomotive sector would be highly advantageous, as would previous work with vehicles and plant machinery. This background will support the successful candidate in handling a diverse range of maintenance tasks and technical challenges.

We are looking for someone who has demonstrated reliability and responsibility in previous roles, and who thrives in a collaborative environment. You will work closely with maintenance staff, engineers, and operators to ensure the smooth running of operations and the timely completion of maintenance activities.

Flexibility is key, as the role requires adapting to different machinery, tasks, and new techniques. Strong time‑management skills are essential to prioritise workloads and meet scheduled maintenance deadlines. A proactive approach to safety is also vital, ensuring compliance with all health and safety regulations and contributing to a safe working environment for all.

Benefits

Whatever your stage in life, you'll find a range of benefits to complement your work-life balance. The benefits you'll enjoy include:

Defined contribution company pension scheme

27 personal annual leave days + statutory bank holidays

Life Assurance

A comprehensive Company sick pay scheme

Health Cash Plan via our partnership with Simply health

Employee Assistance Programme

Standby and call-out payments

Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity, paternity, and adoption leave