Job Description

Join Our Engineering Team - Mechanical Fitter (Locomotive Works)

Location:

Loughborough, Leicestershire

Hours:

Full Time, 37.5 hours per week (including some evenings and weekends)

Salary:

Competitive, dependent on experience

The Great Central Railway is one of Britain's premier heritage railways. With a national reputation for excellence in steam operations and restoration, we are now looking to strengthen our Locomotive Engineering team by recruiting a skilled

Mechanical Fitter

.

About the Role:

As a Mechanical Fitter, you'll play a hands-on role in the servicing, overhaul, and restoration of our historic fleet of steam and diesel locomotives. Working in our dedicated Loughborough Loco Works, you'll use your engineering skills--and particularly your experience with machine tools--to help keep Britain's only double-track heritage main line running safely and smoothly.

This is a safety-critical role at the heart of our operational railway.

Key Responsibilities:

Carry out mechanical fitting, machining, welding, and pipework as part of locomotive and rolling stock maintenance. Operate and maintain engineering machine tools (e.g. lathes, milling machines, grinders) to fabricate and refurbish mechanical components. Conduct servicing, inspections, and fault diagnosis on steam and diesel locomotives. Support shunting, vehicle movements, fuel handling, and operational tasks as required. Contribute to film and test train contracts, and assist in operational emergencies when needed. Work collaboratively with a mixed team of staff and volunteers in a heritage environment.

What We're Looking For:

Essential:

A solid grounding in mechanical engineering, particularly in a workshop setting using machine tools. Proven practical skills in fitting, fabrication, welding, and general mechanical maintenance. A proactive, safety-first attitude and willingness to work outdoors in all conditions. Strong communication and teamworking skills. Flexibility to support operations on evenings and weekends when required.

Desirable:

Experience working in a railway or heritage engineering environment. Operational railway competence (e.g. shunter, guard, driver) or willingness to train. A genuine enthusiasm for heritage railways and industrial heritage.

Uniform and PPE:

All necessary overalls and protective equipment will be provided.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a job - it's an opportunity to be part of a passionate, dedicated team bringing Britain's railway heritage to life. You'll work on historic locomotives, using traditional and modern techniques, in an environment where craftsmanship still matters.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: 31,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Employee discount Free or subsidised travel Health & wellbeing programme
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 04/08/2025
Reference ID: Loco Fit 1