Service Engineer/Fitter

Ground Control; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Private GP service

Life insurance

Subsidised gym membership

Holiday buy scheme

Recognition schemes

Job summary

Ground Control seeks an experienced RRV Plant Fitter to own On-Track Plant (OTP), maintain and operate equipment, and travel nationally from Newark. The role emphasises safety, fault finding, and independent ownership of plant performance.

The position involves servicing OTP/RRV, adhering to Railway standards, and contributing to safe, reliable railway operations across sites nationwide.

Qualifications

• Experience with OTP/RRV heavy plant maintenance.
• Fault finding across mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Strong safety awareness and proactive approach.
• Ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, and service OTP in line with machine schedules.
• Carry out fault finding and repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic systems.
• Ensure OTP and trackside plant under your responsibility are safe and fully operational.
• Follow all legislation, Railway Group Standards, Network Rail Standards, and M&EE Codes of Practice.
• Work in compliance with company policies on Health & Safety, Quality, and Environment.
• Understand and follow standards and instructions set by your line manager (Plant Manager).

Skills

Heavy plant experience

Fault finding

Safety conscious

Independent worker

Job description

Service Engineer/Fitter (RRV)

Location: Newark + National Travel

Contract Type: Permanent

Maintain. Operate. Keep the railway moving safely.

At Ground Control, we play a vital role in supporting safe and efficient rail operations. We’re looking for an experienced RRV Plant Fitter to take ownership of On-Track Plant (OTP), ensuring equipment is maintained, operated safely, and performing at its best.

What you’ll do:

• Operate, maintain, and service On-Track Plant (OTP) in line with machine schedules
• Carry out fault finding and repairs on mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic systems
• Ensure OTP and trackside plant under your responsibility are safe and fully operational
• Follow all legislation, Railway Group Standards, Network Rail Standards, and M&EE Codes of Practice
• Work in compliance with company policies on Health & Safety, Quality, and Environment
• Understand and follow standards and instructions set by your line manager (Plant Manager)

What we’re looking for:

• Experience maintaining and repairing heavy plant equipment, including OTP/RRV
• Proficiency in mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic, electrical, and electronic fault finding and repair
• Strong safety awareness with a proactive, safety-first approach
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of plant performance

Desirable
Rail industry experience or relevant certifications

Benefits:

• Competitive salary – aligned with your skills and experience
• Pension scheme – helping you plan for the future
• Recognition schemes – celebrating and rewarding great work
• Private GP service – fast, convenient access to medical support
• Life insurance – providing added peace of mind
• Subsidised gym membership – supporting your health and wellbeing
• Holiday buy scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave
• Competitive salary - aligned with your skills and experience
• Pension scheme - helping you plan for the future
• Recognition schemes - celebrating and rewarding great work
• Private GP service - fast, convenient access to medical support
• Life insurance - providing added peace of mind
• Subsidised gym membership - supporting your health and wellbeing
• Holiday buy scheme - purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave

At Ground Control, we are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to thrive. We believe that diversity drives innovation and success, and we welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives.

We are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage or civil partnership, pregnancy or maternity, race (including colour, nationality, ethnic or national origin), religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, or any other protected characteristic as defined in the Equality Act 2010.

We actively support and promote an inclusive culture, ensuring fair and equitable treatment throughout the recruitment process and across all stages of employment, including training, development, promotion, pay, and termination. We are committed to providing reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants and employees, and to creating a working environment free from discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation.

We expect all colleagues to uphold our values of dignity, respect, and inclusion. We take a zero-tolerance approach to any form of discriminatory behaviour and are committed to continuous improvement through training, inclusive policies, and accountability at all levels.