Rail Fitter

Explore Transport; Winsford; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading transport service provider in the UK is seeking a Rail Fitter to maintain and ensure the operational integrity of Rail on Track Plant assets. This permanent role focuses on reducing costs and enhancing reliability through proactive maintenance and expert fault diagnosis. The ideal candidate should have a strong maintenance background, NVQ level 3 qualification, and experience with On Track Plant. They will also benefit from a generous holiday allowance and opportunities for career development in a zero-hour contract.

Benefits

Full PPE provided

Generous holiday allowance

Full ongoing training / upskilling

Career development opportunities

Qualifications

• Strong maintenance background with experience in On Track Plant.
• 3 years of experience in Rail preferred.
• Statutory examination of lifting equipment certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and repair On Track Plant assets meeting safety and operational standards.
• Minimise asset downtime through proactive maintenance.
• Diagnose and resolve complex mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic issues.

Skills

Mechanical fault findings

Electrical fault finding

Hydraulics

Fault Diagnosis

Pneumatics

General servicing and defect repair

Basic Welding Techniques

IT competency including Microsoft Office and Excel

Education

NVQ level 3 plant engineer or equivalent engineering trade qualification

Valid sentinel PTS card endorsed with AC and DC lines (DCCR)

Full clean UK driving licence

Job description

Explore are a FORS Gold accredited specialist supplier of Transportservices to a wide range of industries including construction, rail and aerospace.

We strive to be the industry leader and deliver best in class levels of safety, service, and efficiency. Our Transport division combines over 50 years of construction logistics and haulage expertise.

The Vacancy

The Rail Fitter ensures Explore’s Rail on Track Plant (OTP) assets are maintained to the highest standards, meeting safety, compliance, and operational requirements. This role focuses on enhancing asset reliability, reducing costs, and ensuring all maintenance is conducted safely and professionally.

Main Responsibilities

• Inspect, maintain, and repair On Track Plant (OTP) assets to the highest standards, ensuring compliance with safety regulations and operational requirements.
• Minimise asset downtime through proactive maintenance, efficient fault diagnosis, and timely repairs and produce and maintain accurate records for inspections.
• Apply expertise in mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, and pneumatic systems to diagnose and resolve complex issues.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to align maintenance efforts with operational priorities.
• Work with the stores' team to ensure timely procurement of critical spares, minimising maintenance delays.
• Provide regular updates to the Engineering Manager, including progress reports, risks, and solutions.

Skills / Knowledge

Strong maintenance background with excellent understanding of On Track Plant and attachments, ranging from Rail Excavators, Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs), Highway Permissible Vehicles (HPVs), Ballast Brushes, Rail Panel Lifting Grabs and Associated Rail Lifting Equipment also including telehandlers, dumpers, etc. OEM understanding of Liebherr, Komatsu, Geismar Machines is preferred. A good understanding of non-operated plant would also be preferable.

Key Areas

• Mechanical fault findings
• Electrical fault finding
• Hydraulics
• Fault Diagnosis
• Pneumatics
• General servicing and defect repair
• Basic Welding Techniques
• A strong level of IT competency including Microsoft Office and Excel is essential

Qualifications

• NVQ level 3 plant engineer or equivalent engineering trade qualification
• Valid sentinel PTS card endorsed with AC and DC lines (DCCR)
• Full clean UK driving licence
• Rail Plant Association assessed (in date). (Preferred)
• 3 years of Rail experience (Preferred)
• Statutory examination of lifting equipment certification (SE001 etc). (Preferred)

What we offer

• Full PPE provided
• Generous holiday allowance including bank holidays and service-related increase
• Full ongoing training / upskilling
• Career development and the opportunity for internal progression

This is a permanent position, subject to a successful probation period and offered on a zero-hour contract.

Please be advised we reserve the right to close the advert early.