Job Description

At DB Cargo UK, we're currently recruiting for a Technical Team Member to join our depot in Stoke.


As a Technical Team Member, you'll work within the production team to support the overhaul, manufacture, and maintenance of locomotive and wagon wheelsets, contributing to the delivery of the weekly production plan. This is a hands-on mechanical role, requiring precision, attention to detail, and a strong focus on quality and safety.

The key accountabilities of the role will include but not limited to some highlighted areas below:

Maintain high-quality machined products in line with daily production KPIs.


Carry out maintenance, overhaul, strip-downs, rebuilds, and new builds of locomotive and wagon wheelsets.

Set and operate manual and CNC vertical borers and CNC lathes.


Work to tight tolerances using precision measuring equipment.


Read and interpret technical and orthographical drawings and specifications.


Ensure all measuring equipment remains in calibration.


Adhere to COSHH requirements for materials and substances used during overhaul and manufacture.

Ensure all machinery PPM and daily maintenance activities are completed.


Report all incidents, accidents, and near misses in line with company procedures.


Comply with company and site safety plans, policies, and accreditations.

Undertake any other reasonable duties required to achieve business objectives.


Hands-on mechanical engineering experience.


Experience operating vertical borers and/or axle lathes (manual or CNC).


Ability to read and understand technical drawings.


Experience using precision measuring equipment.


Ability to work accurately to tight tolerances.


Programming experience would be an advantage.


Strong communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a team.


A proactive and safety-focused approach to work.

What matters to you?

Here at DB Cargo, we offer range of benefits as part of your employment. These will include:


We are offering a salary up to 35,952.00, depending on experience based on a 36 hour per week contract


25 days annual leave per year


Defined Contribution pension scheme with generous employer contribution - up to 10% employer contribution


Free on-site parking


EV charging at selected sites


Health Cash Plan Available


Cycle to work Scheme


Fuel and Go Scheme


Manager led recognition programme for employees who live our values


Access to DB Learning world


Annual pay reviews


We are dedicated to your continuous professional development. Depending on your role we have specialist training programs, apprenticeships, development plans, courses, and qualifications we can support you through.


Access to our employee benefits portal where you can take advantage of discounts for a variety of shops and services as well as accessing our wellbeing content.


We take the health and wellbeing of all employees seriously and provide access to an Employee Assistance Programme.


Bonus Scheme - non contractual dependent on business and personal performance.