Electrical Rolling Stock Maintenance Technician in Crawley

Excellent opportunity to build a career in rolling stock maintenance.

Location: Crawley

Pay Rate (PAYE):

• T2A: £21.58 per hour PAYE (umbrella first 12 weeks £27.53 rising to £29.01) - Suitable for candidates with NVQ Level 2. Following successful completion of the rolling stock training programme (typically around 6 months), you will progress to the T2B rate.
• T2B: £22.30 per hour PAYE (umbrella first 12 weeks £28.45 rising to £29.98) - For candidates who already hold an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent).

Shift Pattern: Approximately 5 on / 5 off, working 12-hour rotating day and night shifts. The exact roster varies slightly but follows a similar pattern. Applicants must be willing to work both days and nights.

Hours: 40-48 hours per week, plus regular overtime opportunities.

Contract Duration: Ongoing assignment with a guaranteed minimum of 6 months. Expected duration is 24-36 months, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position, subject to performance.

Start Date: 14 September 2026

About the Opportunity:

Shorterm Group, in partnership with Siemens Mobility, is offering an excellent opportunity for experienced engineers and technicians to transition into the rail industry through a structured training programme. Working on the Class 700 electric train fleet, you'll receive comprehensive training to become a skilled Rolling Stock Maintenance Technician, joining one of the world's leading transportation companies in an exciting and growing industry.

You will be carrying out general maintenance across the entire train, working on a wide range of systems including:

• Underframe equipment
• Traction motors
• Power systems
• Pantographs
• Air conditioning systems
• Toilet systems
• Mechanical and electrical components
• General fault finding and maintenance from top to bottom of the train

This role is ideal for candidates from backgrounds including:

• Light Vehicle Mechanics
• HGV/Heavy Vehicle Technicians
• Plant Maintenance
• Industrial or Manufacturing Maintenance
• Aviation Engineering
• Armed Forces (REME or other technical trades)
• Motor Mechanics
• Electrical Maintenance Engineers
• Industrial Electricians

The Role:

As a Maintenance Technician, you'll carry out planned and corrective maintenance on passenger rolling stock, ensuring the fleet remains safe, reliable and available for service. Working within a skilled engineering team, your responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out routine inspections, servicing and preventative maintenance
• Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical and electrical faults
• Completing repairs on braking systems, pneumatics, wheelsets and other mechanical assemblies
• Undertaking vehicle examinations in accordance with Vehicle Maintenance Instructions (VMIs)
• Rectifying in-service defects safely and efficiently
• Recording maintenance activities using electronic maintenance systems
• Completing job cards, service sheets and maintenance documentation
• Liaising with the Parts Department to source replacement components
• Operating lifting and mechanical handling equipment safely
• Producing fault-finding reports where required
• Supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards
• Promoting a strong health and safety culture at all times

What We're Looking For:

We're looking for enthusiastic mechanical or electrical engineers with strong fault-finding skills and a willingness to learn. Suitable backgrounds include:

• Mechanical maintenance
• Electrical maintenance
• Vehicle maintenance
• Industrial or manufacturing maintenance
• Heavy vehicle or plant maintenance
• Aviation engineering
• Armed Forces technical trades (particularly REME)
• Mechanical or electrical fault finding
• Experience using maintenance reporting systems
• Good Health & Safety awareness

Qualifications:

Essential:

• NVQ Level 2 in a Mechanical or Electrical discipline (or equivalent practical experience)

Desirable:

• NVQ Level 3 in a relevant discipline
• At least 12 months' relevant maintenance experience

Why Apply?

• Full Rolling Stock training provided
• Work for Siemens Mobility, a global leader in rail technology
• Opportunity to work on the modern Class 700 electric fleet
• Excellent long-term contract with genuine permanent opportunities
• Competitive PAYE rates
• Progression from the T2A rate to the T2B rate following successful completion of training (typically around six months)
• Regular overtime available
• 34 days' holiday (pro rata)
• Modern, newly refurbished depot with excellent facilities, including a refurbished canteen
• Excellent career progression into the rail industry

Recruitment Process:

Interviews and practical assessments will take place during the week commencing 10 August 2026, with assessment sessions starting from 8:00am. Early applications are encouraged as assessment slots are limited.