Mechanical & Electrical Fitter

Heavy Haul Rail Limited; Shepton Mallet; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Final salary pension scheme (subject —

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Ongoing training and development

Company life assurance scheme

Flexible benefits package including 2

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Heavy Haul Rail Limited is seeking a skilled Mechanical & Electrical Fitter at our Mendip Vehicle Maintenance Facilities (Merehead & Whatley) to service and repair locomotives to high engineering standards.

You will work on Class 59 and Class 66 locomotives as part of a safety‑focused team, with a 24/7 shift roster and ongoing training to support the company’s growth and commitment to reliability across the UK rail network.

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained or time-served engineer.
• Level 3 Engineering qualification (or equivalent).
• Mechanical and/or electrical maintenance experience.
• Strong commitment to safe working practices.
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office.
• Flexible approach to working a 24/7 shift roster.

Responsibilities

• Servicing, maintaining, fault-finding and repairing locomotives.
• Working to approved maintenance plans and engineering standards.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
• Completing maintenance and repair documentation accurately.
• Contributing to a safe, clean and effective depot environment.
• Supporting team performance and operational reliability.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Organisational skills

IT skills

Shift work

Education

Level 3 Engineering qualification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mendip Vehicle Maintenance Facilities (Merehead & Whatley) £47,147 per annum + excellent benefits

Join Heavy Haul Rail and help keep Britain's freight moving

We're looking for a skilled Mechanical & Electrical Fitter to join our engineering team at our Mendip Vehicle Maintenance Facilities, maintaining and repairing our fleet of Class 59 and Class 66 locomotives.

This is an exciting opportunity to join one of the UK's leading rail freight operators at a time of transformation and growth. Every locomotive you maintain plays a vital role in moving essential materials across the country, supporting industry, reducing road congestion and helping deliver a more sustainable future.

What you'll be doing

• Servicing, maintaining, fault-finding and repairing locomotives
• Working to approved maintenance plans and engineering standards
• Ensuring all work is completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard
• Completing maintenance and repair documentation accurately
• Contributing to a safe, clean and effective depot environment
• Supporting team performance and operational reliability
  

What we're looking for

You'll be a safety-focused engineer with experience in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance, ideally within rail, heavy industry or a similar engineering environment.

Essential requirements:

• Apprentice trained or time-served engineer
• Level 3 Engineering qualification (or equivalent)
• Mechanical and/or electrical maintenance experience
• Strong commitment to safe working practices
• Good organisational and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work effectively under pressure
• Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office
• Flexible approach to working a 24/7 shift roster

Desirable:

• Rolling stock or rail maintenance experience

Why join Heavy Haul Rail?

Heavy Haul Rail operates 95 locomotives and over 1,000 wagons, moving 17 million tonnes of freight annually and running around 250 trains every week across the UK.

As a newly independent business, we're building the next generation of rail freight. It's an opportunity to be part of a company with a clear purpose, ambitious plans and a commitment to investing in its people.

Benefits include:

• Competitive salary of £47,147
• Final salary pension scheme (subject to qualifying period)
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay
• Ongoing training and development opportunities
• Company life assurance scheme
• Flexible benefits package including health and retail savings schemes
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business

Heavy Haul Rail is proud to be an Armed Forces Covenant signatory and warmly welcomes applications from veterans, reservists and service leavers.

Together, we move what matters.