Machine Shop Technician
Progress Rail, A Caterpillar Company
Maintain safe, efficient machine shop, solve production issues, ensure quality compliance.
3 days ago ago
£32,000 - £32,000
Intermediate (4-7 years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Full Time
Queensferry, Scotland, United Kingdom
Onsite
Company Size
10,000 Employees
Service Specialisms
Locomotive and railcar repair
Engineering & Track Services
Signal design, installation & maintenance
Trackwork & infrastructure services
Rail welding services
Parts supply & aftermarket support
Maintenance‑of‑Way equipment services
Recycling services
Sector Specialisms
Railroad
Transit Systems
Infrastructure
Rolling Stock
Heavy Haul Railways
Transit Railways
Locomotive Engines
Trackwork
Role
What you would be doing
time attendance
production improvement
equipment maintenance
quality assurance
hse compliance
error reduction
- Ensure the accurate use of the Time & Attendance systems
- Solve production problems and continuously improve in all areas of operation.
- Work within Health, Safety & Environmental procedures
- Adhere to safety, health, environmental and quality policies and procedures
- Be aware, and actively reduce the incident rate, of Non-Conforming errors within the team
- Maintain and promote a safe and tidy working environment in accordance with company and legislative requirements.
- Respond professionally and innovatively to satisfy the needs of internal and external customers, ensuring that quality standards are never conceded.
- Promote and adhere to the ‘Values in Action’.
- Operate in accordance with the Company Quality Assurance System and help to improve/develop processes.
- Ensure plant and equipment is maintained safely and fit for purpose, reporting and resolving defects
- Create a “Clean-as-you-go” policy and maintains W.I.P. and stock areas
What you bring
mechanical aptitude
external qualifications
communication
detail
self‑supervision
- Ability to work under pressure to set deadlines
- Willingness to be trained in other production areas
- Communication skills
- Company funded external qualifications, where relevant for the role
- Maths-based mechanical aptitude
- Attention to detail
- Structure and prioritise work in a logical and orderly manner to achieve business & personal objectives.
- Ability to work with minimal supervision
- Various employee recognition schemes
- Company pension scheme with up to a 7% employer contribution
- Incredible development and career growth - tailored training to help you learn and progress
- Annual professional membership funded by the Company, where relevant for the role
- Access to 24/7 free Employee Assistance programme
- Discounted healthcare cash plan
- Access to employee discounts hub
- As a member of the Group Personal Pension Plan employee covered by the Company funded life assurance for 3½ times salary
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Company
Overview
- Operates as a pioneer in rail transport, offering comprehensive solutions across the rail industry.
- Provides cutting-edge locomotive, railcar, and track services to railroads and industries globally.
- Designs and manufactures advanced locomotives, signaling systems, and specialized rail components.
- Key projects encompass freight and passenger systems, including custom-engineered solutions and maintenance.
- Recognized for combining robust technology with extensive rail network experience.
- Expands its global reach through Caterpillar's resources to create innovative rail solutions.
- Maintains strong positions in both freight and passenger rail markets, emphasizing reliability and efficiency.
- Ensures high standards of quality and safety in all operations, focusing on continuous improvement.
75% Recycled Inputs
Recycled Material Usage
This company uses 75% of its inputs for new rail products from recycled material.
10+ Years Extended Life
Locomotive Life Extension
The company extends the life of locomotives through modernization, rebuilding, overhauling, and repowering.
- Sustainability is part of who we are and what we do every single day.
- Reconditioning or repairing freight cars and components to optimize asset lifecycle.
- End‑of‑life locomotives and railcars are recycled through comprehensive scrap management.
- SkyTrim OEM remanufacturing program reduces the need for new products through reuse.
30% Emission Cut
GHG Reduction Target
Commitment to reduce Scope 1 & 2 GHG emissions by 30% from 2018 to 2030.
50% Landfill Reduction
Waste Management Goal
Aim to reduce landfill intensity by 50% from 2018 to 2030.
75% GHG Savings
Rail Freight Efficiency
Rail freight operations use up to 75% less GHG per ton compared to truck transport.
82% CO₂ Reduction
Manufacturing Efficiency
Progress Rail rebuilds have reduced CO₂ emissions from manufacturing by 82%.
- All new products through 2030 will be more sustainable than previous generation
- Testing high-level renewable fuel blends (up to 100% bio-based diesel) with CN partnership
- Developing and deploying battery-electric and hybrid locomotives (including zero-exhaust battery switcher, mainline hybrid and EMD Joule)
- Contracts to supply zero-exhaust battery locos to Pacific Harbor Line, BNSF and Aurizon
- Net-zero target aligned with Caterpillar: double-checked parent’s net-zero ambition (Cat targets net-zero operations by…)
23%
Global workforce gender split
Approximately 23% of the global workforce is women, reflecting the current gender distribution across operations.
2030
Women in salaried roles target
Aim to increase representation of women in salaried roles by 2030, aligning with broader diversity goals.
- Shares global DEI strategy with no site-specific breakdown.
- No gender statistics publicly disclosed at the Progress Rail level.
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