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Automotive Mechanic cross train into rail

Job Posted: 10 hours ago

Salary: £ 41,000 - 41,200 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Westbury

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Vehicle Technician / Automotive Mechanic → Train as a Rail Engineer

Salary & Package  
£41,000 starting salary (rising to £45,000 within 2 years) 
Company van, tools, fuel card, phone & laptop 
Pension + medical plan 
Fully paid training & development  Location Westbury (BA13 4HP)

 Must live within 1 hour

The Opportunity Are you a Vehicle Technician, Car Mechanic or Automotive Engineer looking for something different?
 
We are offering a rare opportunity to transition out of the motor trade and into the rail industry — with full training provided.

No rail experience needed
We will cross-train you from automotive into rail engineering
 You’ll use your existing mechanical skills while learning to work on freight locomotives and rolling stock — a stable, higher-paying, and long-term career path.

Ideal Background We are specifically looking for people from:
  
Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic 
Automotive Technician (Dealership or Independent Garage) 
HGV / LGV Technician 
Plant Fitter / Plant Mechanic 
REME / Forces Vehicle Mechanic  If you can diagnose and fix vehicles — we can train you on trains

What You’ll Be Doing  
Carrying out maintenance and servicing on rail vehicles 
Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults 
Performing inspections and testing 
Completing maintenance paperwork 
Working independently in a mobile role (van provided)  Working Pattern  
Rolling 6-week rota 
Typically 4 x 10-hour shifts 
Includes “as required” support week  What You Need  
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance / Mechanical Engineering 
Full UK Driving Licence 
Ability to pass:  
DBS check 
Medical 
Drug & alcohol screening   
British citizen (role requirement)  Career Progression This is not just a job — it’s a career move out of the motor trade:
  
Vehicle Technician → Rail Fitter → Technician → Team Leader  Longer-term opportunities in:
  
Technical Services 
Asset Management 
Training & Development  This company is known for promoting from within

Why Apply?  
Move away from garage pressure / bonus culture 
Higher long-term earning potential 
Fully equipped mobile role 
Stable, growing industry (rail is future-proof) 
Full training provided — no rail experience required  Apply Now If you’re a Vehicle Technician, Car Mechanic, or Automotive Engineer looking for a better long-term career — apply today.  #ENG1

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