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Rail Vehicle Maintenance Technician

Carry out maintenance, inspections and repairs on rolling stock, ensuring safe and reliable operation across a range of rail vehicles.

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The Role

We are looking for an experienced Rail Vehicle Maintenance Technician to join the team at our Eastleigh depot. Working across a diverse range of rolling stock, you will be responsible for carrying out planned maintenance, periodic inspections and reactive repairs to keep vehicles in safe, reliable working order.

This is a hands-on engineering role within a rail-only environment. You will work alongside experienced engineers on a variety of vehicle types, following documented maintenance procedures and contributing to the high standards Arlington Fleet Services is known for.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned and unplanned maintenance on a range of passenger and freight rolling stock

  • Perform periodic examinations and inspections to the required maintenance schedules

  • Diagnose and investigate reported faults, determining appropriate remedial action

  • Replace components and systems to manufacturer and industry specification

  • Complete accurate maintenance records and documentation following all work

  • Work safely in accordance with site procedures, Railway Group Standards and relevant health & safety requirements

  • Liaise with supervisors and the wider team to ensure vehicles are returned to service efficiently

Skills & Experience Required

  • Proven experience in rail vehicle maintenance or a closely related engineering discipline

  • Competency in mechanical and/or electrical maintenance of rolling stock

  • Familiarity with Railway Group Standards and safe working practices on or near the railway

  • Ability to read and work from technical drawings, maintenance manuals and engineering documentation

  • Strong attention to detail and a commitment to quality workmanship

  • Good communication skills and a reliable, methodical approach to work

What We Offe

  • Rail-only working environment with an experienced, specialist team

  • Varied and technically interesting work across multiple vehicle types

  • Ongoing training and development to industry standards

Role Summary

Salary

Competitive

Department

Engineering

Contract Type

Full Time

Location

Eastleigh, Hampshire

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  • Speculative applications always welcome

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