Mechanical & Electrical Technician (Rail Engineering)

Ganymede; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK-based railway operator is seeking a qualified Mechanical & Electrical Technician in Southampton. You will perform routine maintenance and complex repairs on rail vehicles to ensure safety and operational excellence. This role offers an excellent salary potential of up to £60,000 including competencies and overtime. A commitment to diversity and supportive company culture is emphasized, with opportunities for training and development.

Benefits

Excellent Pension

31 Days Holiday

Opportunity for overtime

Qualifications

• Qualified Mechanical or Electrical Technician.
• Background in heavy maintenance (HGV, aerospace, marine, etc.).
• Ability to pass DBS check, Drugs & Alcohol test, and rail medical.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine servicing, maintenance, and complex repairs on rail vehicles.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults.
• Carry out essential pre-use checks on tools and equipment.
• Adhere to engineering standards and complete documentation.

Skills

Problem-solving

Fault diagnosis and repair

Heavy maintenance

Job description

Mechanical & Electrical Technician (Rail Engineering)

Southampton

£45,000 - £50,000 + Excellent Pension, 31 Days Holiday

Overtime (Earning Potential up to £60,000 with Competencies)

Hours: 6am - 6pm or 6pm - 6am (Continental Shifts Pattern)

Secure your future. Drive innovation. Make a difference.

Transfer your heavy maintenance skills into a stable, rewarding career supporting a vital UK industry. Work on a continental shift pattern with excellent earning potential of up to £60,000 including competencies and overtime.

The Role and About You

This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your skills in a high-demand industry that is vital to the UK economy. As a qualified Mechanical or Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for keeping a modern fleet of rail vehicles operational and safe.

Whether you are from a background in HGV maintenance, aerospace, plant machinery, marine, the armed forces, or REMEs, your transferable skills in heavy maintenance are exactly what is needed. You are a natural problem-solver and take pride in your craft. You will get the chance to use your skills in fault finding, diagnosis, and repair, while gaining new ones in a long-term, positive career in the railway sector.

What you will be doing:

• Maintenance: Perform routine servicing, maintenance, and complex repairs on a modern fleet of rail vehicles.
• Reactive Fault Finding: Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults to minimise downtime and ensure operational excellence.
• Operational Support: Carry out essential pre-use checks on tools and equipment, and support key tasks such as topping up fuel and sand levels.
• Compliance: Adhere to rigorous engineering standards and procedures, ensuring all relevant documentation and asset management systems are accurately completed.

To join the team, you will need to pass a basic DBS check, a Drugs & Alcohol test, and a full rail medical.

The Company

This is an outstanding opportunity to take your first step in a career within the rail sector. You will be joining a leading UK-based railway operator that is recognised for its excellence and commitment to diversity. The company firmly believes its people are its most important asset and is committed to providing a supportive work culture while empowering you with the training and development opportunities you need to reach your full potential. The work you will do has significant social value, helping to transport essential goods and materials to support construction projects across the country.

Next Steps

Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? If you have a background in a heavy maintenance environment and are looking for a rewarding role in a new industry, we encourage you to apply.

[e-mail] to arrange an informal chat. Michael will personally review your application and be in touch within 24 hours to discuss your career goals.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

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