Rolling Stock Technician - Interiors On-Board Team

Ganymede Solutions; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment partner in rail and transportation is seeking a Rolling Stock Technician for their Interiors On-board Team in Dartford, London. The role involves servicing train interiors, ensuring passenger comfort, and conducting quality checks. Candidates should have mechanical fitting or plumbing experience, and are offered flexible shifts, skill development opportunities, and potential career growth within the rail sector.

Benefits

Dedicated consultant support

Flexible pay options

Opportunities across the sector

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical fitting or plumbing, especially interior fixtures.
• Proactive and adaptable approach with a focus on quality and safety.
• Roll stock experience or PTS certification desirable; full training provided.

Responsibilities

• Service train interior repairs for passenger comfort and safety.
• Diagnose faults quickly and implement fixes.
• Conduct quality checks and maintain records.

Skills

Mechanical fitting

Plumbing

Attention to detail

Safety awareness

Problem-solving

Job description

Overview

Rolling Stock Technician - Interiors On-board Team

Location: London (Dartford area)

Pay: £19.50 per hour (PAYE) / £25.35 per hour (Umbrella)

Shifts: 4 on 4 off — 2 early (06:00–18:00), 2 late (12:00–00:00)

Responsibilities

• Specialise in service train interior repairs to ensure passenger comfort and safety across the network, focusing on bathrooms, sinks, toilets, flush mechanisms, hand dryers, panels, and doors.
• Diagnose faults quickly using problem-solving skills and implement fixes to keep trains on schedule.
• Conduct quality checks and assessments to uphold safety, hygiene, and comfort standards.
• Organise and manage tools, parts, and stock efficiently to support the team.
• Maintain clear records of work performed to demonstrate impact and professionalism.
• Balance independent field work with collaborative teamwork on mobile assignments.

What you’ll gain

• Impactful work: See the direct results of your expertise on the passenger experience with each repair.
• Skill development: Broaden mechanical and maintenance skills through hands-on experience and training opportunities.
• Career growth: A stepping-stone role with temp-to-perm potential and exposure to long-term opportunities in the rail sector.
• Team support: Work with a team that values quality, safety, and professionalism.
• Flexible shift pattern: 4 on / 4 off with 2 early and 2 late shifts for work-life balance.
• Pride in purpose: Contribute to a safer, more efficient, passenger-focused UK rail network.

What would help you thrive

• Experience in mechanical fitting or plumbing, ideally with hands-on exposure to interior fixtures or a facilities background.
• A proactive, adaptable approach with attention to detail, safety, and quality.
• Rolling stock experience or PTS certification is desirable but not essential; full training can be provided.
• Ability to work independently in a mobile environment, with a collaborative mindset to support the team.
• Confidence to attend jobs alone and to carry out assessments and work in service.

About Ganymede Solutions

Ganymede is a recruitment partner within rail, transportation, and infrastructure sectors. We place skilled professionals into roles that keep the UK moving safely and efficiently. Benefits of contracting with us include:

• Dedicated consultant support from application to placement and beyond.
• Opportunities across the sector: Contract, temp-to-perm, and permanent roles.
• People-first approach: We prioritise candidate wellbeing, safety, and satisfaction.
• Flexible pay options: This role is inside IR35; Umbrella or PAYE pay options available.

Next steps

If you’re ready to make a real impact with every shift, we’d love to hear from you. After applying, your CV will be reviewed, and if suitable, we will be in touch within 48 hours.

Successful candidates will be required to complete additional careering prior to starting the role, including a medical, drugs and alcohol testing, and a criminal convictions questionnaire.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.