At a Glance
- Tasks: Service, maintain, and repair locomotives and rail vehicles in a safety-critical environment.
- Company: Join a leading rail engineering team in Ipswich with a focus on safety and quality.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, training opportunities, and a stable, growing work environment.
- Other info: Collaborative culture with a modern locomotive fleet and commitment to professional development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on railway safety and reliability while advancing your engineering career.
- Qualifications: 3+ years in rolling stock maintenance or heavy engineering, strong mechanical skills required.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Join a Leading Rail Engineering Team. We are seeking an experienced Rolling Stock Fitter to join our engineering team based in Ipswich. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled rolling stock, locomotive, rail vehicle, heavy plant, HGV, military vehicle or mechanical maintenance professional looking to develop their career within a safety‑critical rail environment.
The Role
As a Rolling Stock Fitter, you will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, fault finding and repair of locomotives, components and associated equipment. Working as part of a dedicated engineering team, you will help ensure the fleet remains safe, reliable and available for operational service.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out maintenance, servicing and repairs on locomotives in accordance with approved maintenance plans.
- Diagnose faults and undertake effective rectification activities.
- Ensure all work is completed to engineering standards and railway safety requirements.
- Complete examination, maintenance and repair documentation accurately and on time.
- Record materials and components used during maintenance activities.
- Repair, test and commission plant and equipment as required.
- Support the maintenance of vehicle history and maintenance records.
- Assist Team Leaders and Supervisors during maintenance and repair activities.
- Attend safety, quality and technical briefings.
- Maintain high standards of housekeeping within workshop and depot facilities.
- Participate in training, competency assessments and continuous professional development activities.
- Comply with all health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and standards.
About You
We're looking for someone who is safety-focused, mechanically minded and passionate about engineering excellence.
- Minimum of 3 years' experience in traction and rolling stock maintenance, repair and fault finding, or equivalent heavy engineering experience.
- Strong mechanical fault‑finding and problem‑solving skills.
- Ability to make sound engineering decisions in a safety‑critical environment.
- Good written and verbal communication skills.
- Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality.
- Experience working on locomotives, rolling stock or rail vehicles.
- Competence in carriage and wagon examination and maintenance.
- Knowledge of railway engineering standards and maintenance procedures.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for training and career development.
- A stable and growing engineering environment.
- The chance to work on a modern and diverse locomotive fleet.
- A collaborative and safety‑focused working culture.
Apply Today
If you're an experienced fitter, technician or maintenance engineer looking to take the next step in your engineering career, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to join a team committed to delivering safe, reliable and high‑quality locomotive maintenance.
Rolling Stock Fitter in Suffolk employer: GTS Group Ltd
Join a dynamic and safety-focused engineering team in Ipswich, where your skills as a Rolling Stock Fitter will be valued and nurtured. We offer a competitive salary, comprehensive benefits, and ample opportunities for professional development within a stable and growing environment, all while working on a modern and diverse fleet of locomotives. Our collaborative work culture prioritises safety and excellence, making it an ideal place for passionate engineers to thrive.
