Location: Eastleigh Depot
Salary: £24,479 rising to £25,927 upon completion of training
Contract: Permanent | 35 hours (average) | Nights | 4 on / 4 off
Are you looking to begin or grow your career in the rail industry?
Fuel Point Attendant (Development Role)
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
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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