Rail Maintenance Engineer — Hands-On, 24/7 Shifts

Northern; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free travel

Pension scheme

Enhanced family benefits

Cycle to work

Discounts

Employee assistance programme

Training and career development

Awards

Job summary

Northern is inviting applications for an engineering role at the Shipley TrainCare Centre. This hands-on position focuses on diagnosing faults, performing repairs, and maintaining trains to meet safety and reliability standards, with 24/7 shift patterns and an emphasis on practical, varied work that directly keeps passengers moving.

You will be part of a new facility building a professional, safe and high-performing team culture, delivering standards from day one, and supporting apprentices and

Qualifications

• Recognised apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in engineering.
• Strong understanding of mechanical and electrical systems.
• Ability to read and follow technical and safety instructions.
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload.
• Good communication and a team-focused approach.
• Willingness to continue learning and build skills.
• Work safely and look out for colleagues.

Responsibilities

• Delivering planned servicing, maintenance, repair and overhaul of trains and components in line with facility standards.
• Diagnosing faults and applying mechanical and electrical knowledge to fix them.
• Completing all work to the required standards, with accurate and accountable sign off.
• Working closely with your Team Leader to prioritise and progress tasks.
• Using tools, equipment and materials safely, correctly, and taking responsibility for their care and condition.
• Carrying out minor repairs to plant and equipment where needed.
• Taking pride in maintaining a clean, safe and well organized work area.
• Supporting colleagues and sharing knowledge across the team.
• Consistently demonstrating the behaviours and standards expected across the facility.
• Providing on‑job guidance to apprentices, trainees and new starters.

Skills

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Reading technical instructions

Independent workload management

Team communication

Education

Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 in Engineering

Job description

Northern is inviting applications for an engineering role at the Shipley TrainCare Centre. This hands-on position focuses on diagnosing faults, performing repairs, and maintaining trains to meet safety and reliability standards, with 24/7 shift patterns and an emphasis on practical, varied work that directly keeps passengers moving.

You will be part of a new facility building a professional, safe and high-performing team culture, delivering standards from day one, and supporting apprentices and