Service Engineer

Ganymede; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading train maintenance company is seeking a Service Support Operative to join their team in London. This role involves supporting the repair, upgrade, and maintenance of train interiors, ensuring high standards for passenger comfort and safety. The ideal candidate will receive full training and will have opportunities for further development in a long-term role. Previous experience in mechanical or electrical work is beneficial but not essential.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in mechanical or electrical fitting work.
• Ability to work efficiently to deadlines.
• Exposure to electrical engineering principles or experience in electrical wiring is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Carry out basic engineering/fitting tasks as directed by the Team Leader.
• Follow all depot health and safety requirements.
• Adhere to engineering quality standards and maintain accurate records.
• Communicate effectively with team members to ensure work is completed to standard.
• Report any concerns regarding fleet condition or opportunities for improvement.

Skills

Mechanical or electrical fitting work

Ability to work efficiently to deadlines

Exposure to electrical engineering principles

Job description

Job Title: Service Support Operative - Interior Fitting & Finishing

Ref: 587427

Location: London (South)

Salary: £20.66 PAYE; £26.88 Umbrella (equivalent to £48,344 a year).

Shift: Permanent Nights; M-F

45 hour minimum working week + paid overtime as and when available

Role Type: Rolling Contract (12 months+ issued in 3 month blocks)

Are you looking to join a team that is striving for more?

This is a great opportunity to join a specialist team working to transform train interiors. You will be part of a specially trained team that will tackle interior maintenance for train fleets that have a high passenger turnover and require extra attention to deliver clean, modern, safe, and comfortable train carriages into service. This role focuses on achieving high standards and enhancing customer experience by maintaining and improving train interiors.

We are considering candidates with or without previous rail experience as full training will be provided internally, including depot PTS and on-the-job training to follow VMIs for hands-on work and accurate record-keeping to aid fleet maintenance planning and ensure high standards are maintained.

As a Service Support Operative, your responsibilities include supporting the repair, upgrade, and reactive maintenance of key interior carriage facilities for an operational fleet of rail vehicles. This involves removal and replacement of parts and equipment within train interiors.

Attention to detail is essential. You will work on areas of train maintenance that may have been overlooked in standard exams and maintenance schedules, focusing on passenger comfort, accessibility, and safety. Ensuring defects are identified and addressed to the highest standards is key.

Opportunities for advanced tasks such as fault finding and diagnostics of electrical systems will be available as you gain experience and skills. The long-term rolling contract offers ongoing training and development opportunities for motivated and capable individuals.

The role:

1. Carry out basic engineering/fitting tasks as directed by the Team Leader
2. Follow all depot health and safety requirements
3. Adhere to engineering quality standards and maintain accurate records of assessments, work completed, and materials used
4. Communicate effectively with team members to ensure work is completed to standard and within timeframes
5. Report any concerns regarding fleet condition, parts, materials, or opportunities for improvement

The ideal candidate will have:

• Hands-on experience in mechanical or electrical fitting work
• Ability to work efficiently to deadlines
• Exposure to electrical engineering principles or experience in electrical wiring is beneficial but not essential
• Experience working according to instructions for hands-on tasks