Rail Preventative Maintenance Technician – Training & Growth

Morson Talent; Gogar; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Morson Talent is recruiting for a Preventative Maintenance Technician in Edinburgh (Gogar Depot). The role focuses on planned maintenance, inspections, overhauls, and repairs to rolling stock, ensuring safety, reliability, and availability of the fleet.

You will work as part of an experienced team, using your mechanical and electrical skills across various systems, with a structured training programme and clear career development opportunities. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline.
• Completed a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• Strong mechanical and/or electrical maintenance skills.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving abilities.
• Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
• Proactive approach with commitment to safety and quality.
• Full, valid UK driving licence.
• Flexibility to work shifts.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance on rolling stock vehicles.
• Performing inspections, servicing, overhauls, and repairs.
• Undertaking basic fault finding and diagnosing mechanical and electrical issues.
• Working on mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Completing maintenance documentation accurately and in line with company procedures.
• Maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and housekeeping.
• Working collaboratively within a supportive engineering team.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Fault finding

Teamwork

Safety focus

Education

NVQ Level 3 in engineering

Engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Morson Talent is recruiting for a Preventative Maintenance Technician in Edinburgh (Gogar Depot). The role focuses on planned maintenance, inspections, overhauls, and repairs to rolling stock, ensuring safety, reliability, and availability of the fleet.

You will work as part of an experienced team, using your mechanical and electrical skills across various systems, with a structured training programme and clear career development opportunities. A full UK driving licence is required.