Night Fitter / Night Maintenance Engineer – Mobile Maintenance Trains (MMTs)
Location: Basingstoke (primary), with travel to other locations, including stabling locations, such as Paddock Wood and Horsham
Salary: £44,000 per annum + Overtime + Excellent Benefits
Hours:
10-hour night shifts
40-hour week
Full-time, permanent
Shift Pattern:
Nights only initially, with an opportunity to move to a mixed days/nights pattern in the future.
The Opportunity We are recruiting a Night Fitter / Night Maintenance Engineer to join a long-established rail engineering and maintenance team supporting Mobile Maintenance Trains (MMTs) operating across the UK rail network.
This is a low-intensity, standby-focused night role, where you will onboard or attend the train to provide engineering and mechanical cover while it carries out essential track maintenance works. The position offers excellent long-term stability, comprehensive rail training, and a clear pathway into a more hands-on, technically involved engineering role with a salary uplift when the shift pattern evolves in 2026.
About the Role:
Work night shifts supporting Mobile Maintenance Trains while in service
Remain on standby, providing engineering oversight and technical support
Respond to mechanical faults or minor maintenance issues if they arise
Carry out basic checks, inspections, adjustments, isolations, and minor repairs
Ensure machinery is operated correctly and safely at all times
Liaise with operators and engineering management when required
Accurately complete digital timesheets, logs, and maintenance records
Remain with the machine for the duration of the shift
From April 2026, receive additional training to move into a more hands-on depot-based engineering role during day shifts Key Responsibilities
Maintain operational readiness of Mobile Maintenance Trains
Provide mechanical and technical support during night operations
Perform minor fault-finding, repairs, and preventative maintenance
Ensure compliance with rail safety, quality, and environmental standards
Assist with scheduled servicing and depot-based engineering work as the role develops
Participate in competence assessments and maintain required certifications Essential Requirements
NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical, Electrical, or Maintenance Engineering
Minimum 2 years’ experience in a relevant mechanical or maintenance role
Strong mechanical engineering background (essential)
Basic understanding of hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and mechanical systems
IT literate (digital records, logs, and documentation)
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to work night shifts and transition to mixed shifts in 2026
Able to pass rail medical and drug & alcohol screening
Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently
Good communication and teamwork skills Training & Development
Full rail, technical, and safety training provided
Ongoing upskilling and support to gain additional qualifications
Clear progression into senior fitter or maintenance technician roles
Structured development as the role transitions into more technical day work Salary & Benefits
Basic Salary: £44,000 per annum
Overtime available
Pension scheme – 5% employer contribution
25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays
Life assurance
Healthcare cash plan
Tools, PPE, and uniform fully provided
Stable, permanent employment within the UK rail engineering sector Additional Information
Engineers remain with the machine for the duration of each shift
Work locations vary depending on train stabling arrangements
All staff, including management, transfer with continuity of service
Basic DBS checks considered (minor historic convictions may be acceptable)
Initial interviews via Teams, followed by face-to-face interviews where required To Apply Please submit your CV via this advert or contact Sam at CV Bay for a confidential discussion about the role. #ENG1