Rail Maintenance Engineer/ Fitter
Working on Mobile Maintenance Trains that repair the tracks
Salary & Package
£43,000 starting salary for a trainee
Rising to £48,000 level (Level 2) and £51,000 (Level 3)
Structured progression based on competence
Overtime and premium rates available
Benefits
- 5 weeks paid annual leave + Bank Holidays (34 days)
- Structured rota averaging over 10 weeks (400 hours in 10 weeks, averaging a 40-hour week).
- Company van + fuel card
- Pension scheme 6% from the employer
- Industry-leading life assurance
- Healthcare cash plan
- Employee wellbeing programme
- Eye care vouchers
- Long service awards
- Season ticket loan
About the Role
Work as a mechanical fitter, maintenance engineer, on the Mobile Maintenance TrainFleet—specialist, self-contained workshop trains used across the UK rail network.
These units combine:
- Mechanical systems (engines, compressors, gearboxes)
- Electrical systems (control panels, diagnostics)
- Hydraulic & pneumatic systems
- Onboard computerised maintenance systems
This is a depot-based and field-based role, covering the Romford and surrounding depots, offering hands‑on engineering work on a highly specialised fleet without.
Work Pattern & Rota
10-week rolling rota
400 hours across 10 weeks
A mix of days and some nights (night shift is more of a monitoring role as the fleet will be operating, so you will be on standby).
How it works:
- 2-week fixed working block
- Remaining weeks include planned rest days and flexibility for leave
- Shifts include days, nights, weekends, etc
- Large blocks of scheduled time off throughout the year
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned maintenance and inspections on the fleet
- Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults
- Maintain onboard systems (power, lighting, air systems)
- Use digital maintenance systems to record work
- Conduct audits of tools, spares, and equipment
- Support testing and operation of units
- Ensure all work meets safety and engineering standards
Requirements Essential:
- NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
- Strong fault-finding skills
- Full UK Driving Licence
- Clean criminal record (DBS required)
- Ability to pass medical and drug & alcohol screening
- Safety-conscious and detail-focused
Desirable:
- Rail/plant / HGV / industrial experience
- Ex-forces engineering background (REME, RAF, Marine, etc.)
- Electrical bias (preferred but not essential)
Engineering Backgrounds Considered
- Rail vehicle maintenance
- Automotive / HGV / plant
- Aerospace
- Industrial maintenance
Why Apply?
Full training into the rail mechanical engineering sector for mechanical engineers with a passion to move into rail
Company van + fuel card provided
Long-term career in a highly technical, niche fleet
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