Maintenance Engineer - Rail Freight

Job Description

🔧 We're Hiring: Maintenance Engineer – Rail Freight
📍 Field-Based | UK Rail Network
🕒 12-Day Rotating Shift Pattern | Full-Time - Permanent

Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer ready to take on a dynamic, field-based role in the rail freight sector?

Join a team that keeps the UK’s freight wagons moving with precision, safety, and speed. As a Maintenance Engineer, you’ll respond to call-outs, perform scheduled maintenance, and ensure wagons are safe, reliable, and ready for action.

What You’ll Do:

✅ Diagnose and repair faults on freight wagons
✅ Respond to emergencies including derailments and brake issues
✅ Carry out inspections and scheduled maintenance
✅ Support technical operations during on-call hours
✅ Collaborate with terminal staff and train operators

Qualifications

What You’ll Bring:

🔩 NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
🚗 Full UK driving licence
🧠 Fault-finding and repair experience
💬 Strong communication and IT skills
🕐 Willingness to work unsociable hours and travel

Desirable Extras:

📘 HNC/HND or NVQ Level 4
🚆 Knowledge of brake systems, couplers, and running gear
🎓 PTS or equivalent site access certification

Additional Information

🛠️ Full training (12–16 weeks), tools, and PPE provided.
👥 Work in a supportive team of two during on-call shifts.
📈 Be part of lean initiatives and continuous improvement.

Your application will be reviewed based on your experience, skills and motivations.

Do not hesitate to reach out to us if you need any reasonable adjustments within the recruitment process.