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Automotive Mechanic cross train to Rail Mechanical Fitter in Horsham

horsham, PA

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Job description

Rail Maintenance Engineer/ Fitter

Working on Mobile Maintenance Trains that repair the tracks 

Salary & Package

£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 Benefits

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 About the Role

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.

Work Pattern & Rota

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 Key Responsibilities

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 Requirements Essential:

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 Desirable:

Rail/plant / HGV / industrial experience

Ex-forces engineering background (REME, RAF, Marine, etc.)

Electrical bias ( but not essential) Engineering Backgrounds Considered

Rail vehicle maintenance

Automotive / HGV / plant

Aerospace

Industrial maintenance Why Apply?

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 Send your CV through the link, and we will contact you asap for a chat about your transferable skills. #ENG1

Worksite address

horsham, PA, 19044, US

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