Join our Wigan depot as a Rail Fitter, carrying out inspection, maintenance, fault-finding and repair activities on rail fleet assets and associated equipment, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
The role is suited to an experienced fitter, technician or maintenance engineer from a rail, plant, HGV, agricultural, military, utilities, heavy engineering, specialist vehicle or similar maintenance background. Previous rail or OTM experience is beneficial but not essential, provided the individual has strong practical maintenance skills, a good safety mindset and the ability to work to controlled maintenance instructions and documentation requirements.
The salary on offer is £40,000 -£52,000 depending on experience
Closing date: 22nd June – please apply at the earliest opportunity. We may close this role early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.
Main Responsibilities
• Conduct
scheduled and unscheduled maintenance, repairs and inspections on rail fleet
assets, ancillary equipment and associated systems.
• Carry out
fault-finding and defect rectification across mechanical, electrical,
hydraulic, pneumatic and control-related systems, within the limits of
competence and training.
• Inspect,
maintain and repair core asset systems, including but not limited to braking,
suspension, structural components, power/auxiliary systems and seasonal fleet
modules.
• Diagnose faults
using technical manuals, maintenance instructions, drawings, diagnostic
equipment, inspection methods and practical engineering judgement.
• Disassemble,
repair, replace, align and reassemble mechanical parts, components and
assemblies to the required standards.
• Complete
maintenance tasks in line with planned maintenance schedules, defect
requirements, company procedures and applicable engineering standards.
• Maintain
accurate records of work carried out, including defects found, actions taken,
parts used, measurements recorded and work completed.
• Ensure all
maintenance documentation is completed accurately and in line with company,
customer and regulatory requirements.
• Follow health
and safety procedures to ensure safe working practices within the depot and any
associated on-site working environments.
• Use tools,
equipment, lifting equipment and depot facilities safely and correctly,
reporting any defects or concerns promptly.
• Support the
implementation of maintenance plans, depot procedures and reliability
improvements.
• Work closely
with supervisors, managers, fitters, stores, planning and operational teams to
support safe and efficient fleet availability.
• Contribute to
continuous improvement by reporting recurring defects, identifying reliability
trends and suggesting practical maintenance improvements.
• Comply with
relevant safety, environmental, quality and rail compliance requirements, with
training and support provided for rail-specific standards where required.
• Maintain a
clean, safe and organised working environment.
• Work effectively
with other departments within GBRf to support safe, reliable and efficient
delivery of the seasonal maintenance function.
Skills and
Experience
• Practical
experience in mechanical, electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic maintenance within
a rail, plant, HGV, agricultural, military, utilities, heavy engineering,
specialist vehicle or similar environment.
• Strong
mechanical aptitude and practical fault-finding ability.
• Electrical
fault-finding experience or basic electrical understanding is desirable.
• Able to inspect,
diagnose, repair and test components or systems using technical information and
practical engineering judgement.
• Experience
working with complex vehicles, plant, machinery, powered equipment or
specialist assets.
• Good
understanding of safe systems of work, isolation requirements, manual handling,
lifting operations and general workshop safety.
• Excellent
attention to detail and consistent adherence to procedures.
• Able to complete
maintenance records, defect reports, job cards and digital maintenance system
updates accurately.
• Ability to work
independently within competence, while knowing when to escalate technical,
safety or quality concerns.
• Good
communication skills and the ability to work effectively as part of a
maintenance team.
• Flexible
approach to working patterns, including shifts, weekends, unsociable hours or
on-call arrangements where required, particularly during seasonal delivery
periods.
• Previous
experience within rail, rolling stock, OTM or seasonal fleet maintenance is
desirable.
• Familiarity with
hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, mechanical or control systems is desirable.
• Experience with
spraying equipment, water systems, pumps, tanks, filters, hoses, valves, flow
control or similar ancillary systems is desirable.
• Good
understanding of health and safety regulations within the railway industry is
desirable.
• Knowledge of
RISQS, Sentinel, Railway Group Standards, Network Rail requirements or rail
maintenance documentation is desirable. Training and familiarisation will be
provided where required.
Personal Profile
• A practical,
reliable and safety-conscious fitter who takes pride in completing maintenance
work to a high standard.
• Comfortable
working in a depot maintenance environment on vehicles, plant, machinery or
specialist equipment.
• Able to follow
maintenance instructions, technical drawings, specifications and procedures
accurately.
• Confident using
hand tools, power tools, diagnostic equipment and workshop equipment safely and
effectively.
• Strong attention
to detail, with a clear understanding that accurate maintenance records are an
important part of the job.
• Able to identify
defects, investigate causes and support practical solutions.
• Calm and
methodical when fault-finding or working under operational pressure.
• Works well as
part of a team and communicates clearly with supervisors, managers and other
maintenance staff.
• Willing to learn
rail-specific standards, systems and working practices.
• Takes ownership
of assigned work and escalates issues early when safety, quality, parts,
competence or timescales may be affected.
• Relevant
engineering qualification, such as NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical/Electrical
Engineering, City & Guilds, HNC, HND or equivalent experience, is
desirable.
• Experience
working on rail vehicles, rolling stock, plant, HGVs, agricultural equipment,
military vehicles, specialist machinery or similar assets is desirable.
• Knowledge of
hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical and mechanical systems is desirable.
• Familiarity with
maintenance management systems and diagnostic tools is desirable.