Automotive Mechanic cross train to Rail Mechanical Fitter

Rail Maintenance Engineer/ Fitter

Working on Mobile Maintenance Trains that repair the tracks

£43,000 starting salary for a trainee

Rising to £48,000 level (Level
2) and £51,000 (Level
3)

Structured progression based on competence

Overtime and premium rates available

• 5 weeks paid annual leave + Bank Holidays (34 days)
• Structured rota averaging over 10 weeks (400 hours in 10 weeks, averaging a 40-hour week).
• Company van + fuel card
• Pension scheme 6% from the employer
• Industry-leading life assurance
• Healthcare cash plan
• Employee wellbeing programme
• Eye care vouchers
• Long service awards
• Season ticket loan

Work as a mechanical fitter, maintenance engineer, on the Mobile Maintenance Train Fleet—specialist, self-contained workshop trains used across the UK rail network.

These units combine:

• Mechanical systems (engines, compressors, gearboxes)
• Electrical systems (control panels, diagnostics)
• Hydraulic & pneumatic systems
• Onboard computerised maintenance systems

This is a depot-based and field-based role, covering the Romford and surrounding depots, offering hands‑on engineering work on a highly specialised fleet without.

10-week rolling rota

400 hours across 10 weeks

A mix of days and some nights (night shift is more of a monitoring role as the fleet will be operating, so you will be on standby).

How it works:

• 2-week fixed working block
• Remaining weeks include planned rest days and flexibility for leave
• Shifts include days, nights, weekends, etc
• Large blocks of scheduled time off throughout the year

• Carry out planned maintenance and inspections on the fleet
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic faults
• Maintain onboard systems (power, lighting, air systems)
• Use digital maintenance systems to record work
• Conduct audits of tools, spares, and equipment
• Support testing and operation of units
• Ensure all work meets safety and engineering standards

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering
• Strong fault-finding skills
• Full UK Driving Licence
• Clean criminal record (DBS required)
• Ability to pass medical and drug & alcohol screening
• Safety-conscious and detail-focused

• Rail/plant / HGV / industrial experience
• Ex-forces engineering background (REME, RAF, Marine, etc.)
• Electrical bias (preferred but not essential)

• Rail vehicle maintenance
• Automotive / HGV / plant
• Aerospace
• Industrial maintenance

Full training into the rail mechanical engineering sector for mechanical engineers with a passion to move into rail

Company van + fuel card provided

Long-term career in a highly technical, niche fleet