Rail Mobile Maintenance Fitter — Train Systems Expert

Colas Rail UK; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van, fuel card and tools

iPhone and full PPE

34 days' annual leave, pension, life &

Healthcare cash plan

Eye care scheme

Fully funded hotels, meals and travel

Rail training and career progression

Job summary

Colas Rail UK is hiring for Mobile Maintenance Train (MMT) Fitters across the UK, starting from trainee and progressing through Maintainer to Fitter roles. You will maintain and repair MMTs, ensuring safe, reliable service while following schedule, with full rail training and progression opportunities.

The position requires a Level 3 mechanical/engineering qualification, a full UK driving licence, and flexibility to work a pattern including days, nights, and weekends.

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in a mechanical or engineering discipline.
• Full UK Driving Licence is essential.
• Able to commute within an hour to Romford, Basingstoke, Horsham or Retford.
• Willingness to work weekends and shift patterns including days/nights.

Responsibilities

• Follow maintenance schedules to ensure fleet reliability and compliance.
• Conduct preventative servicing, inspections and mechanical repairs.
• Diagnose and rectify faults on diesel engines, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical drive systems; basic electrical fault finding.
• Prepare trains for overnight operation; provide on train engineering support as required.
• Complete depot-based servicing and accurate maintenance records.
• Use onboard diagnostics and IT systems (Windows-based).

Skills

Full UK Driving Licence

Weekend shift readiness

Computer literacy (Windows)

Education

Level 3 mechanical/engineering

Tools

A50 hoist

Diesel engine knowledge

Hydraulic/pneumatic systems

Job description

Colas Rail UK is hiring for Mobile Maintenance Train (MMT) Fitters across the UK, starting from trainee and progressing through Maintainer to Fitter roles. You will maintain and repair MMTs, ensuring safe, reliable service while following schedule, with full rail training and progression opportunities.

The position requires a Level 3 mechanical/engineering qualification, a full UK driving licence, and flexibility to work a pattern including days, nights, and weekends.