Rail Wagon Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Fitter)

DB Cargo (UK) Limited; it is a garage; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days annual leave

Pension - up to 10% employer contrib.

Free on-site parking with EV charging

Cycle to work scheme

Annual pay reviews

Training and development opportunities

Job summary

DB Cargo (UK) Limited is seeking a Wagon Maintainer to join our Westbury site. The role centers on mechanical maintenance of wagons, fault finding, repairs and documentation to required standards.

Working in our wagon maintenance team, you will perform inspections, manage stock, and liaise with the Field Maintenance Coordinator to keep rolling stock in good order. The position offers a starting salary and shift allowances.

Qualifications

• Mechanical mindset with experience using air and hand tools.
• Experience in fabrication, grinding, and brake testing is advantageous.
• Rail industry experience and proactive, organised approach.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding, rectification work, damage repairs, modification and related tasks.
• Carry out damage reports / overload inspections and provide documentation with photographs.
• Complete all relevant documentation for rolling stock work and file forms to the Field Maintenance Assistant.
• Communicate stoppages and progress of rolling stock to the Field Maintenance Coordinator.
• Ensure stock levels are maintained and stock reordered as required.

Skills

Mechanical mindset

Air tools

Hand tools

Fabrication

Grinding

Brake testing

XYZ lathes

Rail industry experience

Organisational skills

Tools

XYZ CNC lathes

Manual lathes

Job description

DB Cargo (UK) Limited is seeking a Wagon Maintainer to join our Westbury site. The role centers on mechanical maintenance of wagons, fault finding, repairs and documentation to required standards.

Working in our wagon maintenance team, you will perform inspections, manage stock, and liaise with the Field Maintenance Coordinator to keep rolling stock in good order. The position offers a starting salary and shift allowances.