Mechanical Fitter cross train to rail

Location: Diseworth

On-Track Maintenance Train Day Maintainer - Mechanical / Electrical Engineer
£39,000 - £43,000 DOE + Paid Overtime + Company Van & Fuel Card + Pension + Health Cash Plan
Permanent | Full-Time | Field-Based - Covering Nottingham and wider Nottinghamshire.
Are you a Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for a field-based engineering role offering excellent training, a company van and long-term career progression?
We are recruiting Day Maintainers to work on specialist On-Track Maintenance Trains, carrying out planned maintenance, servicing, inspections, fault finding and repairs on highly specialised railway engineering equipment.
Previous rail experience is not essential.
We are interested in experienced engineers from plant, HGV, automotive, agricultural, manufacturing, industrial maintenance, field service, heavy engineering and military engineering backgrounds who are looking to develop a long-term career within the rail industry.
You will normally be allocated to one On-Track Maintenance Train operating within your geographical area, giving you ownership and responsibility for its day-to-day condition, preventative maintenance and availability.
Salary & Benefits
 
£39,000 - £43,000 basic salary, depending on experience
Paid overtime
Double time on Sundays and Bank Holidays
Day in lieu when working a Bank Holiday
Company van and fuel card
5% employer pension contribution
25 days' holiday + 8 Bank Holidays
Health Cash Plan
All tools provided
Full PPE and uniform provided
Full structured technical training
Full rail competence training
Regular performance and salary reviews

Career development and progression opportunities
Permanent, full-time position  

The Role
As an On-Track Maintenance Train Day Maintainer, you will be responsible for the day-to-day maintenance and condition of a specialist rail maintenance machine.
The fleet includes specialist on-rack maintenance machines, which are used to maintain and correct railway track geometry. These are substantial pieces of engineering equipment incorporating mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic and electronic systems.
You don't need previous experience working on this specific type of machine. Full training will be provided.
This is a field-based engineering position rather than a traditional workshop or depot-based role.
You will normally be dedicated to one machine operating within your allocated geographical area. This gives you the opportunity to develop detailed knowledge of your machine and take genuine ownership of its maintenance, condition and reliability.
The machines are mobile, so you will travel to wherever your allocated train is operating and housed in a depot or a siding. A company van and fuel card are provided for you to travel to the trains location.
There may occasionally be a requirement to support another machine, for example during periods of holiday cover or operational requirements. This can involve travel outside your normal area and potentially staying away from home.

What You'll Be Doing

Your responsibilities will include:
 
Planned preventative maintenance
Daily and weekly maintenance activities
Supporting scheduled 1, 3 and 6-month maintenance requirements
Mechanical and electrical fault finding
Working with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Diagnosing equipment faults and defects
Carrying out minor mechanical and electrical repairs
Reporting defects requiring further engineering support
Supporting Field Service Engineers with more complex repairs
Carrying out machine inspections
Operating the machine when required for maintenance purposes
Monitoring the condition and performance of your allocated machine
Ordering required parts and equipment
Managing stock levels
Coordinating fuel…