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 – M1 Corridor (Derby, Nottingham, Leicester)
Based along the M1 corridor covering Derby, Nottingham and Leicester
Ideal base: Stapleford / surrounding Nottinghamshire–Derbyshire border
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