Mobile In Service Technician

Ganymede Solutions Ltd; Dartford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist rail maintenance company is seeking a Mobile In-Service Technician to maintain and repair train interior fittings, focusing on bathroom fixtures. The role requires mechanical or plumbing experience, flexibility, and a commitment to quality and safety. Ideal candidates possess NVQ qualifications and should apply by sending their CV. Competitive hourly rate offered.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical fitting or plumbing.
• Solid understanding of bathroom fixtures.
• Self-motivated and dependable.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair interior train fixtures.
• Conduct quality checks and functionality tests.
• Document all work completed.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Plumbing

Attention to detail

Safety compliance

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Mobile In-Service Technician / In-Service Train Care Operative

Location: London (Bexley/Dartford area)

Salary: £19.50 per hour (PAYE) / £25.35 per hour (Umbrella), estimated annual earnings circa £50,000

Contract Type: Rolling Contract (3 months), Temp to Perm Potential

Join Our Team as a Mobile In-Service Technician – Specialising in Train Interior Repairs!

Are you a hands-on professional with experience in maintenance, plumbing, or mechanical fitting? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join a fast-paced rail company as a Mobile In-Service Technician within their Train Care team, with a key focus on maintaining and repairing train interior fittings – especially bathroom fixtures and amenities.

This is a mobile, field-based role requiring flexibility, attention to detail, and a strong commitment to safety and quality – ideal for someone who takes pride in fixing issues that directly impact passenger comfort and experience.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Carrying out maintenance and repairs on interior train fittings, with a strong focus on bathroom components such as hand dryers, toilet seats, sinks, flush mechanisms, and panels.

• General Plumbing
• Interior doors fixing
• Diagnosing and fixing faults identified during service, including leaks, damaged fixtures, or non-functional fittings in train bathrooms and passenger areas.
• Performing quality checks, functionality tests, and condition assessments to ensure safety, hygiene, and comfort standards are upheld.
• Managing tools, parts, and stock efficiently and reporting any shortages or maintenance needs.
• Accurately documenting all work carried out in line with company and industry standards.
• Operating in a mobile capacity across the fleet with most shifts spent attending to issues on in-service trains.

Shifts & Terms

Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off, 2 early shifts (06:00–18:00) and 2 late shifts (12:00–00:00)

Start Date: ASAP

Initial Assignment: 3-month rolling contract

Temp to Perm Potential

What We’re Looking For

• Experience in mechanical fitting or plumbing – ideally with an NVQ Level 2/3 or equivalent experience in a trade or facilities background.
• Solid understanding of bathroom fixture installation, maintenance, or repair in a commercial, transport, or industrial setting.
• Familiarity with health, safety, and quality compliance standards.
• Self-motivated, dependable, and capable of working alone or with a team.
• Experience in rolling stock and PTS certification is desirable but not essential – full training can be provided.

Additional Information

All applicants must pass a rail-standard Drug & Alcohol test before starting and may be subject to random testing.

Make a real difference to passenger experience with every repair you complete. Apply now to join a team that keeps the railway running – one fixture at a time.

Interested? Please send your updated CV to [e-mail]

Ganymede Solutions Ltd is a specialist in recruiting for Manufacturing, Transportation, Civil, Infrastructure and General Engineering roles on both a permanent and contract basis.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation