Rolling Stock Mechanical Fitter

Salary: Up to £43,000 per annum dependent on experience

Type: Permanent, Full-Time

The Opportunity

We are currently recruiting for an experienced Rolling Stock Mechanical Fitter to join a leading rail organisation based in South London.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on mechanical professional to work on the maintenance, overhaul and modification of rolling stock vehicles, playing a key role in ensuring fleet reliability, safety and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and corrective mechanical maintenance activities on rolling stock.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults efficiently and safely.
• Undertake component replacement, overhaul and refurbishment work.
• Perform inspections in line with maintenance procedures and standards.
• Complete all maintenance documentation accurately and on time.
• Support fleet modification and improvement programmes.
• Ensure all work is completed in accordance with safety, quality and engineering standards.
• Work collaboratively with engineering, production and operational teams.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience working as a Mechanical Fitter, Rolling Stock Technician or similar engineering position.
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding and repair skills.
• Experience working within rail, heavy engineering, manufacturing, military, automotive or a comparable engineering environment.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• A proactive approach to safety and quality.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• The ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.
• Previous rolling stock maintenance experience.
• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, Apprenticeship or equivalent engineering qualification.
• Experience working within a depot, workshop or fleet maintenance environment.

What’s on Offer?

• Salary up to £43,000 per annum.
• Permanent, long‑term opportunity.
• Excellent training and development opportunities.
• Opportunity to work on a critical rail fleet.
• Supportive engineering team and positive working environment.

If you’re a skilled Mechanical Fitter looking to progress your career within the rail industry, we’d like to hear from you.

Apply today for immediate consideration.

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