Mobile Freight Maintenance Fitter

HGV Mechanic / Vehicle Technician / Plant Fitter – Train as a Rail Engineer £42,300 Starting Salary – Rising to £46,600 + Overtime + Company Van + Fuel Card

Location: Westbury, Wiltshire (BA13)

Hours: 40 Hours Per Week | 6-Week Rotating Shift Pattern

Permanent | Full-Time | Mobile Engineering Role

Are you an HGV Mechanic, Vehicle Technician, Plant Fitter or Diesel Engineer looking for something different? How about swapping cars, trucks or heavy machinery for powerful freight locomotives?

We're recruiting experienced mechanical engineers to join a leading UK rail freight engineering organisation as Mobile Rail Maintenance Technicians.

You'll be maintaining large diesel-electric locomotives transporting aggregates, stone, railway ballast, timber and essential engineering materials across the UK.

No previous rail experience required – full specialist training provided!

This is an excellent opportunity to transfer your existing mechanical and fault-finding skills into a new industry, with a fantastic salary, fully equipped company van and genuine long-term career progression.

What You'll Get

£42,300 starting salary

Rising to £46,600 following successful completion of training competencies

Overtime opportunities, paid at a flat rate

Fully equipped company van and fuel card

Private medical cover

Company pension

Tools, laptop, mobile phone and PPE provided

Full specialist rail engineering training

Excellent career progression opportunities The Role – Mobile Rail Maintenance Technician Based from Westbury, Wiltshire, you'll work both at the depot and out on-site, travelling to railway locations across the South West, generally within a two-hour radius.

You'll be responsible for maintaining, servicing, diagnosing and repairing large diesel-electric freight locomotives, including Class 66 and Class 70 trains.

Your responsibilities will include:

Planned servicing, maintenance and mechanical repairs

Diagnosing diesel engine, electrical and mechanical faults

Attending breakdowns and carrying out mobile repairs

Working on diesel engines, turbochargers, fuel and cooling systems

Maintaining braking systems, compressors, hydraulics and suspension

Electrical fault finding on batteries, alternators, sensors and control systems

Inspecting, testing and returning equipment safely to service

Completing maintenance and safety documentation

This is a varied, hands-on engineering position working on large-scale equipment at depots, freight terminals, quarry sidings and other railway locations.

Who Are We Looking For? We'd love to hear from experienced engineers with backgrounds in:

HGV / LGV Mechanics and Technicians

Car Mechanics / Vehicle Technicians

Plant Fitters / Heavy Plant Mechanics

Diesel Mechanics / Diesel Engine Technicians

Bus / Coach Mechanics

Agricultural Machinery Engineers

Construction Equipment Engineers

Mechanical Fitters / Maintenance Engineers

Field Service Engineers

Military / REME Vehicle Mechanics If you're confident servicing, diagnosing and repairing engines, mechanical equipment or vehicles, your skills could transfer perfectly into this role.

What You'll Need

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Vehicle Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering or a relevant discipline

Strong hands-on mechanical maintenance and fault-finding experience

Full UK driving licence

Willingness to work a rotating shift pattern, including weekends

Comfortable travelling regionally and working outdoors

Ability to pass a railway medical, drug and alcohol screening and relevant background checks Rail experience is NOT essential. Full training will be provided.

Working Hours & Shift Pattern 40 hours per week across a 6-week rotating rota.

Typical shifts include:

Day shifts: 7am–5pm or 7am–3pm

Afternoon shifts: 1pm–10pm

Rotating weekend work

Allocated rest days during the week

Reserve / as-required support shifts Travel may be required before and after shifts depending on the location of the work.

You should ideally live within one hour of Westbury (BA13).

Why Move into Rail Engineering? If you've spent years working in a garage, HGV workshop, plant maintenance or field service environment, this could be the career change you've been looking for.

You'll use your existing mechanical and diagnostic skills while receiving specialist training on powerful diesel-electric locomotives and complex engineering systems.

With a clear progression pathway from Fitter to Technician and Team Leader, plus further opportunities in technical services, asset management and training, this is much more than just another mechanical engineering job.

Ready for Something Different? You don't need to know trains – you need to know mechanics!

If you're an experienced HGV Mechanic, Vehicle Technician, Plant Fitter, Diesel Mechanic or Mechanical Engineer looking for a rewarding new challenge, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply today to find out more about this exciting opportunity to train as a Mobile Rail Maintenance Technician.

Pure Talent Group – Engineering Recruitment Specialists

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