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Rail Mechanical Fitter

Job Posted: 15 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Tonbridge Wells

Expire in: 13 days

Job Description

Rail Maintenance Engineer/ Fitter
Working on Mobile Maintenance Trains that repair the tracks 
Salary & Package  
£40,000 starting salary for a trainee 
Rising to £46,000 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 Train Fleet—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 Basingstoke 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  Send your CV through the link, and we will contact you asap for a chat about your transferable skills

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