Rail Breakdown & Recovery Technician — 12h Shifts, Full Training

TipTopJob; Newport; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 31,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pay every four weeks (13 paydays per​_

Defined Contribution pension scheme (≤

28 days annual leave

Health Cash Plan

Cycle to Work Scheme

Annual pay reviews

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

DB Cargo UK is recruiting for a Breakdown and Recovery Team Member based in Newport. The role supports recovery operations across the UK rail network, operating 12-hour shift patterns within a 42-hour weekly average and the opportunity to travel UK-wide for incident responses.

You will work under the Breakdown and Recovery Supervisor, helping restore services after incidents, maintain safe working environments, and handle specialist recovery equipment. Full training is provided.

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn and develop new skills.
• Ability to stay calm and professional in challenging situations.
• Safety-focused with a practical, hands-on approach.
• Full UK driving licence with Category C+E entitlement.

Responsibilities

• Supporting recovery operations and assisting with the safe restoration of rail services following incidents and derailments.
• Creating and maintaining safe working environments both within the depot and at incident locations.
• Operating, handling and maintaining specialist recovery equipment, including jacking systems and packing materials.
• Carrying out inspections and maintenance to ensure equipment remains safe, serviceable and ready for deployment.
• Working collaboratively with colleagues, customers and industry partners during recovery operations.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem solving

IT skills

Safety-focused

Team collaboration

Tools

Jacking systems

Packing materials

Welding equipment

Job description

DB Cargo UK is recruiting for a Breakdown and Recovery Team Member based in Newport. The role supports recovery operations across the UK rail network, operating 12-hour shift patterns within a 42-hour weekly average and the opportunity to travel UK-wide for incident responses.

You will work under the Breakdown and Recovery Supervisor, helping restore services after incidents, maintain safe working environments, and handle specialist recovery equipment. Full training is provided.