Fuel Point Attendant (Development Role)
Location: Eastleigh DepotSalary: £24,479 rising to £25,927 upon completion of trainingPermanent | 35 hours (average) | Nights | 4 on / 4 off
Are you looking to begin or grow your career in the rail industry?We’re recruiting for a Fuel Point Attendant (FPA) at our Eastleigh Depot — a development role with a structured pathway leading to full qualification as a Service Assistant.
This is an excellent opportunity to join a professional Light Maintenance team, gain valuable rail skills, and progress through a clear, supported training programme.
About the Role
As a Fuel Point Attendant, you will carry out essential overnight servicing activities to ensure trains are safe, replenished, and ready for service.Through a detailed multi‑stage training programme, you will develop the competency needed to progress into the Service Assistant role, achieving the higher salary upon completion.
Key Responsibilities
Fuelling traction units
Filling toilet water tanks and emptying effluent tanks
Filling wholesome water tanks
Replenishing coolants, oils, sanding systems and screenwash
Supporting efficient movement and throughput of vehicles within the depot
Completing all required documentation accurately
Carrying out maintenance tasks to set instructions
Operating depot plant and equipment once trained
Assisting Maintenance and Train Presentation teams when required
Maintaining tools, equipment and ensuring excellent housekeeping standards
Participating in safety briefings, safety tours and compliance activities
Providing cover for Operations Controller duties as training progresses
What We’re Looking For
Essential
Good standard of education
IT literate
Strong communication skills
Ability to work independently and within a team
Problem‑solving ability
Understanding of health, safety and environmental standards
Desirable
NVQ Level 2 in Engineering or BTEC / City & Guilds equivalent
Experience within a depot, engineering, or rail environment
Knowledge of mechanical or engineering principles
Training & Progression
You will complete a structured, multi‑stage development programme, covering:
Equality & Diversity, Fire Safety, Manual Handling, COSHH, Working at Heights, Waste Management
Depot Safety, Personal Track Safety (PTS), Spill Training
Technical modules (torque tightening, axle bearings, unit‑specific competencies)
Development hours in Driver Operations and Shunting
First aid, defibrillator usage, ergonomics and PPE awareness
Once all required competencies and assessments are successfully completed, you will progress to Service Assistant with a salary of £25,927.
Additional Information
Safety Critical role (Drug & Alcohol testing applies)
PTS required (training provided)
Night shift pattern: 20:00–06:30, 4 on / 4 off
Interested?
If you’re proactive, safety‑minded and ready for a hands‑on role with real development opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.
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