Service Engineer Level 3 – Future Opportunities

Company: Southeastern Railway
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Location: Ramsgate
Job Description:

Job Introduction

Have you got a passion for Problem Solving? Technical work? Fault Finding? Repairs? Join our Southern Engineering team as a Service Engineer Level 3 at our Ramsgate Depot.

  • Imagine knowing hundreds of thousands of people are getting to work on time because of your attention to detail.
  • Imagine seeing families set off safely on a fun day out because of the repair you made to the train they’re boarding.
  • Imagine the pride you’ll feel every day as a southeastern engineer.

Main Responsibilities

What you’ll do

This is a wide ranging role, providing technical expertise. The SE3 role will be responsible for primary defect repair including in service units, defect troubleshooting, defect diagnosis, work scope adherence and defect rectification. Report directing to the SE5, the SE3 will carry out all engineering activities, including exams, defects rectification, modifications, time based maintenance packages and repair. SE3s will report to the SE5 in a fixed team structure. The SE3 is also responsible for in service defect repair, including liaising with external stakeholders and re railing activities. Key tasks will include technical expertise and defect repair, working with colleagues effectively to the required standards and specifications. Ensure effectiveness to meet production and operational deadlines targets.

The Ideal Candidate

  • Experienced in an engineering discipline (Electrical Based)
  • NVQ 3 in engineering maintenance, electrical, mechanical or equivalent
  • Hold a Technical Certificate in Engineering BTEC
  • Have intermediate IT skills and able to interpret data
  • Able to carry out first level fault finding and follow schematics and diagrams
  • Physically fit and able to pass a medical to engineering standard.
  • Previous rolling stock maintenance experience desirable

The Experience You’ll Need

  • Experience skilled mechanical / electrical work.
  • Practical Aptitude.
  • Ability to read and follow schematics and diagrams.
  • Basic knowledge of IT systems and computer skills.
  • Possess a full Drivers Licence.

All successful candidates will need to undertake and pass a full safety critical medical before formal offer.

All successful applicants will need to pass a Personal Track Safety course or a Depot Track Safety course (full training provided).

Given the start and end times of shifts, it’s also best to have your own transport to get to and from your place of work.

As proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Scheme, we will offer you an interview if you apply under these schemes and meet the minimum criteria for the role.

Work visa sponsorship isn’t available for this role.

Other Things To Know

  • This vacancy may close early if we receive a large number of applications. So, make sure you get yours in early.
  • All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, a right to work verification, a basic criminal record check, and a pre-employment medical assessment. Work visa sponsorship isn’t available for this role.
  • If you applied but weren’t successful in getting a similar role at Southeast, please wait six months before applying again.

What You’ll Get In Return

  • Final salary pension
  • 24 days annual leave allowance (including bank holidays)
  • Free rail travel across our networks.

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Posted: June 28th, 2026