Rail Mobile Mechanical Fitter Day Maintainer

On-Track Maintenance Train Day Maintainer - Mechanical / Electrical Engineer

£39,000 - £43,000 DOE + Paid Overtime + Company Van & Fuel Card + Pension + Health Cash Plan

Permanent | Full-Time | Field-Based

Are you a Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a field-based engineering role offering excellent training, a company van and long-term career progression?

We are recruiting Day Maintainers to work on specialist On-Track Maintenance Trains, carrying out planned maintenance, servicing, inspections, fault finding and repairs on highly specialised railway engineering equipment.

Previous rail experience is not essential.

We are interested in experienced engineers from plant, HGV, automotive, agricultural, manufacturing, industrial maintenance, field service, heavy engineering and military engineering backgrounds who are looking to develop a long-term career within the rail industry.

You will normally be allocated to one On-Track Maintenance Train operating within your geographical area, giving you ownership and responsibility for its day-to-day condition, preventative maintenance and availability.

Salary & Benefits

£39,000 - £43,000 basic salary, depending on experience

Paid overtime

Double time on Sundays and Bank Holidays

Day in lieu when working a Bank Holiday

Company van and fuel card

5% employer pension contribution

25 days' holiday + 8 Bank Holidays

Health Cash Plan

All tools provided

Full PPE and uniform provided

Full structured technical training

Full rail competence training

Regular performance and salary reviews

Career development and progression opportunities

Permanent, full-time position The Role

As an On-Track Maintenance Train Day Maintainer,

you will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and condition of a specialist rail maintenance machine.

The fleet includes specialist on-rack maintenance machines, which are used to maintain and correct railway track geometry. These are substantial pieces of engineering equipment incorporating mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic systems.

You don't need previous experience working on this specific type of machine. Full training will be provided.

This is a field-based engineering position rather than a traditional workshop or depot-based role.

You will normally be dedicated to one machine operating within your allocated geographical area. This gives you the opportunity to develop detailed knowledge of your machine and take genuine ownership of its maintenance, condition and reliability.

The machines are mobile, so you will travel to wherever your allocated train is operating and housed in a depot or a siding. A company van and fuel card are provided for you to travel to the trains location.

There may occasionally be a requirement to support another machine, for example during periods of holiday cover or operational

requirements. This can involve travel outside your normal area and potentially staying away from home.

What You'll Be Doing

Your responsibilities will include:

Planned preventative maintenance

Daily and weekly maintenance activities

Supporting scheduled 1, 3 and 6-month maintenance requirements

Mechanical and electrical fault finding

Working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems

Diagnosing equipment faults and defects

Carrying out minor mechanical and electrical repairs

Reporting defects requiring further engineering support

Supporting Field Service Engineers with more complex repairs

Carrying out machine inspections

Operating the machine when required for maintenance purposes

Monitoring the condition and performance of your allocated machine

Ordering required parts and equipment

Managing stock levels

Coordinating fuel and material deliveries where required

Completing maintenance records and documentation

Maintaining excellent housekeeping and 5S standards

Working in accordance with rail safety procedures, risk assessments and safe systems of work Working Pattern:

The role is normally rostered at approximately 160 hours over a four-week period, including two weekends out of four.

There are also opportunities to work additional paid overtime.

As

this is a mobile field engineering position supporting operational railway maintenance equipment, flexibility around travel is required.

You will normally remain with your allocated machine within your geographical area. However, there may occasionally be a requirement to travel outside your normal patch and stay away from home depending on operational

requirements.

Experience working with some combination of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic systems would be particularly relevant.

You will ideally have completed a time-served engineering apprenticeship or hold a recognised Mechanical, Electrical or Maintenance Engineering qualification.

About You

You should be:

Experienced in hands-on engineering maintenance

Confident with mechanical and/or electrical fault finding

Comfortable working with complex machinery

Able to work independently in a field-based environment

Safety conscious and comfortable following strict procedures

Organised with good attention to detail

Able to complete maintenance documentation accurately

IT literate

Willing to undertake technical and rail competence training

Flexible regarding travel

Comfortable taking responsibility for your allocated machine

Keen to develop a long-term engineering career A full UK driving licence is required due to the field-based nature of the position.

You do not need previous rail experience to be considered for this position.

Full structured training will be provided to develop your knowledge of the On-Track Maintenance Train, its systems, rail maintenance procedures and the competencies required to work safely within the railway environment.

If you already maintain HGVs, plant machinery, agricultural equipment, manufacturing machinery, industrial equipment or other complex mechanical/electrical systems, you could have highly transferable skills for this position.

This is an excellent opportunity to move into a specialist rail engineering environment while receiving the training required to develop your career.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled Engineer looking for a permanent field-based position offering a salary of £39,000 - £43,000, paid overtime, company van and fuel card, 33 days' holiday, pension, health benefits and full technical training, we'd like to hear from you.

Apply today for further information and a confidential discussion about the role. #ENG1