Rail Wagon Fitter & Maintenance Specialist

DB Cargo (UK) Limited; Westbury; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Defined Contribution pension scheme

Free on-site parking

EV charging at selected sites

Cycle to work scheme

Annual pay reviews

Training and development programs

Employee benefits portal

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

DB Cargo UK is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join the Wagon maintenance shop in Westbury. You will maintain, overhaul and refurbish rolling stock in line with the required regime and specifications, working within our wagon team.

The role involves fault finding, repairs, documentation, and coordinating with the Field Maintenance Coordinator to ensure smooth operation and reporting. Training and development opportunities are available.

Qualifications

• Mechanical mindset with experience using air and hand tools.
• Experience in fabrication, grinding and brake testing is advantageous.
• Rail industry experience is beneficial and a pro-active, well organised approach is expected.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding, rectification work, damage repairs, modification and related tasks.
• Produce damage reports / overload inspections and documentation including photographs.
• Complete and file all rolling stock work orders and related paperwork.
• Communicate stoppages and progress of rolling stock to the Field Maintenance Coordinator.

Skills

Mechanical aptitude

Air tools experience

Hand tools experience

Fabrication

Grinding

Brake testing

Tools

XYZ lathes

Job description

DB Cargo UK is seeking a Mechanical Fitter to join the Wagon maintenance shop in Westbury. You will maintain, overhaul and refurbish rolling stock in line with the required regime and specifications, working within our wagon team.

The role involves fault finding, repairs, documentation, and coordinating with the Field Maintenance Coordinator to ensure smooth operation and reporting. Training and development opportunities are available.