ARLINGTON FLEET SERVICES LIMITED
Due to business expansion, we are looking for experienced Rolling Stock Mechanical Fitters to join our Company at our 46-acre railway maintenance facility in Eastleigh.
Previous experience in Rail Operations is preferred, but not essential. We are looking for individuals that have excellent safety awareness to manage all rail movements within our yard.
We are looking for individuals with excellent communication, planning skills who are meticulous in their work ethic to ensure that all work is conducted in a safe manner whilst meeting our production and customer requirements. You will need to be physically fit, and have a good sense of humour.
The Company supplies many rail maintenance and refurbishment services including;
· Routine maintenance of a variety of locomotives, coaching and other stock
· Mobile services which are the most extensive in the UK including re-railing and heavy lifting and wheelset changes on site
· Bogie overhaul
· Heavy repair including collision repairs, re-wiring, interior refurbishment and overhaul
· Paint shop
· Rolling stock storage
· Workshop facilities to other customers
· Train stabling and additional related storage
What is the opportunity?
We are looking for experienced and mechanically minded individuals with high attention to detail. The roles involve supporting the Wagons, Bogies and Locomotives Team Leaders in carrying out all mechanical related tasks safely and in line with Industry specification. Tasks include;
· Visual inspections
· Fault finding assessments and feedback on all major components
· Full overhaul and modifications
· Dismantle vehicles
· Condition assessment; Including cleaning and measuring components
· Mechanical installations
· Running repairs as required
· Testing of certain components
· Rebuild vehicles
· Brake tests
· Record of tasks carried out.
· Ability to undertake mechanical installation work safely and following industry best practice, client specifications and Industry Safety Regulations.
· Any other comparable duties as and when requested.
What experience & qualifications do I need?
· Rolling Stock, Mechanical Fitting, Heavy Engineering,
· High attention to detail
· Excellent verbal and written skills
· Must be well organised
· Demonstrate the ability to read diagrams and schematics
· Must be able to apply a working knowledge of mechanical equipment
· Must possess particular practical, productive and mechanical engineering skills
· Competent at operating hand tools, test instruments and equipment
· City & Guilds / NVQ level one, level two and / or level three qualifications in Engineering/Mechanic discipline
What Do You Expect for Me?
· Be Positive and show a "can-do" attitude
· Be Team oriented
· Be a Coach and mentor others in your team
What's In It for Me?
· A competitive Salary (Dependent on qualifications and experience)
· 40 hrs per week (Monday-Friday)
· 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
· Available Overtime paid at higher rates
· Overalls, PPE Provided.
· Subsidised on site Cafe
· Pension
· Healthcare plans and Insurance plans (just in case)
· Refer a friend scheme
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified people regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.
Please consider these points before applying;
· This role is in a heavy engineering environment, which means at times there will be low-level bending and heavy lifting
· It is also important to point out that our site does get very cold during the winter months
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Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £27,864.00-£35,712.00 per year
Benefits:
* Canteen
* Company pension
* Discounted or free food
* Free parking
* On-site parking
Experience:
* Mechanical knowledge: 1 year (preferred)
* Mechanical inspection: 1 year (preferred)
* Mechanical assembly: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application deadline: 31/10/2025
Expected start date: 03/11/2025