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