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