Heavy Mechanical Technician - Rolling Stock

Shorterm Group
Barton Turn, Staffordshire, United Kingdom
3 weeks ago
£22 – £29 ph

Salary

£22 – £29 ph

Posted
17 Jul 2026 (3 weeks ago)

I am recruiting an experienced Mechanical Technicians to join a major rolling stock modification project in Burton-on-Trent. No previous rail experience is required.

Job title: Heavy Mechanical Technician

Job location: Burton-On-Trent

Hourly pay rate: £22.50 Paye / £29.28 Umbrella

Hours per week: Average 45 hours per week

Shifts: Monday to Friday Days and Nights

Industries considered: Rolling Stock, HGV, Plant, Agricultural Engineering, Aviation, Defence RAF, REME, Army, Navy, Marine, Avionics, and Process Engineering

Disciplines considered: Diesel Engine Fitter, Mechanical Engineer, Mechanic, HGV Technician, Aircraft Engineer, Marine Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, and Breakdown Engineer

Position Summary:

This position will be completing heavy mechanical modifications of Rolling Stock Vehicles 221 and 170 units. You will be expected to complete tasks from written work instruction, including Mechanical strips and refits on components. You will also specifically work on modifications of Heavy Diesel engines. This is a Safety Critical position and is a requirement against the Service Agreement (SA). The position is based on a busy maintenance depot and all applicants would be expected to complete the following:

* Complete Diesel engine repairs

* Work from written instruction (VMI)

* Work from Mechanical Engineering drawings, working to specific measurements

* Replacing mechanical components to correspond to engineering drawings

* Work flexibly with a maintenance team

* Bogie exchange

* Caliper change

* Axle changes

* Traction motors

Person Profile/Experience:

No previous rail experience required as we will consider applicants that have worked on any of the following, but you must have Mechanical Maintenance or Diesel Engine experience.

Qualifications:

Must have Minimum of NVQ Level 3 or Equivalent in an Engineering or Mechanical Discipline

Contact Details:

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PLEASE NOTE ALL APPLICANTS MUST BE ABLE TO PASS AN DRUGS AND ALCOHOL TEST BEFORE BEING OFFERED A POSITION (this is standard procedure on Rail depots)

Please note due to the volume of applications, we can only commit to contact those candidates we deem suitable for the position. However, we may retain your details and contact you in the future should suitable positions arise

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