Rail - Mobile Freight Maintenance Technician

CV Bay Ltd; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in freight rail engineering is seeking a Mobile Freight Maintenance Technician to join their team. This full-time role involves hands-on maintenance of locomotives across the UK, offering a competitive salary and benefits including a company van, overtime pay, and extensive training opportunities.

Benefits

Company van + fuel card

25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Company pension

Healthcare cash plan

Life insurance

All PPE, tools, and workwear provided

Training and development support

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with freight locomotives is ideal.
• Full, clean UK Driving Licence required.
• Ability to pass a railway medical and clean criminal record.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on freight locomotives.
• Carry out diagnostics, electrical and mechanical repairs.
• Ensure rail assets meet performance and safety standards.

Skills

Electrical repairs

Mechanical repairs

Diagnostics

Safety inspections

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in relevant engineering discipline

Job description

Mobile Maintenance Technician Freight Rail Engineering

Location: Along the M1 Corridor Derby, Nottingham, Leicester

Position: Full-Time Permanent

Salary: Up to GBP44,000 + Overtime

Benefits: Van + Fuel Card, Tools, Uniform & Full PPE Supplied

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Mobile Freight Maintenance Technician to join a nationally respected rail engineering team, working hands-on with freight locomotives and rolling stock. This mobile role is ideal for a skilled engineer who thrives in varied environments and wants to contribute directly to maintaining the backbone of the UK supply chain.

What You'll Do

1. Perform scheduled and unscheduled maintenance on freight locomotives and rolling stock across multiple UK locations in Derby, Leicester, and Nottingham (M1 corridor).
2. Carry out diagnostics, electrical and mechanical repairs, and safety-critical inspections.
3. Ensure all rail assets meet performance and safety standards.
4. Complete all technical documentation accurately and legibly.
5. Follow safety policies, method statements, and risk assessments while maintaining site cleanliness.
6. Work both independently and collaboratively as part of a flexible mobile team.

Your Shift Pattern

This role follows a rotational schedule with a mixture of shift types to support nationwide freight operations:

1. Standard Day Shifts: 07:00 (10 hrs), 07:00 (8 hrs)
2. Afternoon Shifts: 13:00
3. Rest Days: Based on rotation during the week
4. Weekend Work: Required on a rotating basis
5. Reserve (AR) Shifts: Standby shifts as needed

Overtime is available and paid in addition to salary.

What You'll Need

1. NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a relevant engineering discipline (mechanical/electrical).
2. Previous hands-on experience working on freight locomotives, ideally.
3. Full, clean UK Driving Licence.
4. Ability to pass a railway medical (including drugs & alcohol test).
5. Clean criminal record (DBS check required).
6. Willingness to travel and stay overnight as required, but not very often.
7. Based within the M1 Corridor (Derby, Nottingham, Leicester).

What You'll Get

1. Salary up to GBP44,000 (depending on experience).
2. Overtime paid.
3. Company van + fuel card.
4. 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays.
5. Company pension.
6. Healthcare cash plan including dental, optical, and other wellness benefits.
7. Life insurance.
8. All PPE, tools, and workwear provided.
9. Training and development support, including career progression routes into specialist or leadership roles.
10. Full induction at Midlands Head Office.

Why Join Us?

Join a business playing a crucial role in maintaining and ensuring the reliability of freight services across the UK. This is more than a job—it's your chance to work in a high-impact sector with long-term security, a great team culture, and national-scale operations.