Rail Fleet Technician (Shift) - Diesel & Rolling Stock

Chiltern Railways; Wembley; On-site; GBP 54,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Chiltern Railways in Wembley seeks a Skilled Service Staff to join the engineering team. The role supports maintenance of Class 165/168 DMUs, Mark III Coaches/DVTs, and Class 68 locomotives, reporting to Wembley Production Management, with a 24-hour roster at Aylesbury Depot.

The ideal candidate has safety-critical rolling stock maintenance experience, electrical knowledge, and a proactive approach to improving fleet reliability and sustainability.

Qualifications

• ONC or higher in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics; health and safety awareness; good communication; understanding of schematics/layouts.
• Able to gather and process information systematically; sound mechanical/electrical engineering experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, fault diagnose, repair and service the fleet of Diesel Multiple Unit vehicles and Local Hauled Coaches and other traction and rolling stock; comply with environmental, technical and operational policies.
• Co-operate with Depot Maintenance Schedules, Vehicle Maintenance and Technical Instructions and job cards.
• Contribute to productivity and efficiency of maintenance activity as directed by Fleet Manager.
• Comply with Safe Working Instructions, Depot protection measures and health and safety activities.
• Co-operate in housekeeping and safety within the depot.
• Follow supervisory instructions and Network Rail rules and regulations.
• Undertake other duties as requested.
• Review diagnostic downloads.
• Update electronic documentation.

Skills

ONC in Mechanical/Electrical/Electtron

Health and safety awareness

Written and spoken communication

Schematic diagrams/layouts

Information gathering & processing

Mechanical/electrical engineering know

Flexible working conditions

Independent or team work

Punctuality when transport limited

Shift pattern adaptability

High standards adherence

Education

ONC or higher in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics

Job description

Chiltern Railways in Wembley seeks a Skilled Service Staff to join the engineering team. The role supports maintenance of Class 165/168 DMUs, Mark III Coaches/DVTs, and Class 68 locomotives, reporting to Wembley Production Management, with a 24-hour roster at Aylesbury Depot.

The ideal candidate has safety-critical rolling stock maintenance experience, electrical knowledge, and a proactive approach to improving fleet reliability and sustainability.