Mobile Maintenance Rail Fleet – Maintainer / Fitter
Location: Basingstoke and other locations, including Paddock Wood and Horsham, c2 hour radius travel (travel time paid for to locations apart from the base location of Basingstoke.
Salary & Benefits
Basic Salary: £48,500 per annum
Hours: 160 hours over a 4-week cycle (10 days on 4 days off pattern)
Overtime: Paid for all hours above rostered hours
Travel time: Paid for to all locations apart from Basingstoke, which is the base location.
Overtime Rates:
Flat rate – weekdays
Double time – Sundays & Bank Holidays
Day in lieu for Bank Holidays worked
Company Van & Fuel Card
Pension: 5% employer contribution
Holidays: 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays
Tools, PPE & Uniform: Fully provided
Training & Development: Full technical, safety, and rail competence training provided About the Role:
We are recruiting for an experienced Mobile Mechanical Maintainer / Fitter to work on a fleet of Mobile Maintenance Trains (MMTs), primarily based at Basingstoke, with travel to other locations in the South, such as Paddock Wood and Horsham.
This is a hands-on mechanical engineering role focused on planned, preventative, and corrective maintenance of highly specialised rail-mounted machinery. The Mobile Maintenance Trains are self-contained mobile workshops used for rail infrastructure maintenance and incorporate complex mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and computer-controlled systems.
The role offers strong technical variety while remaining day-based and depot-led, with travel to a reasonable radius from the Home Depot.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out planned maintenance, servicing, inspections, and repairs on Mobile Maintenance Trains
Fault-find and repair mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electrical systems
Work with Vehicle Maintenance Instructions and asset management systems to accurately record work completed
Perform maintenance on engines, compressors, power packs, lifting equipment, and onboard tooling
Maintain and inspect hydraulic systems, including pumps, actuators, hoses, and valves
Carry out functional testing and commissioning following maintenance activities
Support audits of onboard tools, spares, and equipment
Maintain a safe, clean, and organised working environment
Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety, rail standards, and company procedures
Provide technical support to night teams when required
Assist with occasional travel to other stabling locations within the South What You’ll Be Working On
Mobile Maintenance Trains operating on the UK mainline rail network
Heavy mechanical assemblies
Hydraulic and pneumatic power systems
Electrical control panels, lighting systems, and onboard diagnostics
Computer-based maintenance records, spreadsheets, and timesheet systems Essential Requirements
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Maintenance Engineering
Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair experience
Comfortable working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
IT-literate (spreadsheets, digital timesheets, maintenance systems)
Full UK Driving Licence (essential)
Able to pass a rail medical and drug & alcohol screening
Good understanding of health & safety and safe systems of work Desirable
Rail, heavy plant, or industrial maintenance experience
Ex-Forces background (REME, RAF, Marine Engineers, etc.)
PTS (training provided if required) Additional Information
Engineers may be required to travel up to a 2-hour radius from the Basingstoke depot
Apply Now If you’re a skilled mechanical or electrical engineer who enjoys hands-on work on large, complex machinery — and you want a rail-based engineering role with great benefits, overtime, and technical variety — apply today to join the team maintaining the UK’s Mobile Maintenance Train (MMT) fleet. #ENG1