Maintenance Technician

Ready to take your engineering skills into the rail industry? We're looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to join the team in Derby, working on modern rolling stock that keeps the UK moving. You'll be hands-on…

Pay rate £29.11 – £37/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 7 October 2026

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About this contract

Ready to take your engineering skills into the rail industry? We're looking for a skilled Maintenance Technician to join the team in Derby, working on modern rolling stock that keeps the UK moving. You'll be hands-on with fault finding, preventative maintenance, repairs and servicing, playing a vital role in keeping trains safe, reliable and running at their best.

Main Responsibilities

* Perform Scheduled Maintenance activities on the rolling stock in accordance with the vehicle maintenance instructions.

* Undertake servicing and preparation of the rolling stock.

* Undertake driving duties within depot confines in accordance with the depot operating procedures and instructions.

* Actively participate in the ongoing continuous improvement activities for maintenance processes and maintenance procedures that support all depot and fleet activities.

* Support the delivery of new trains and undertake the maintenance acceptance processes.

* Ensure exam tasks are being completed in a timely manner, undertake basic fault rectification or repair when required.

* Adherence to all health and safety processes and procedures.

* Attendance at testing locations, main line station and outstations to undertake preventative and corrective maintenance as required.

* Must be prepared to travel and overnight away from base location for short periods of time.

* Support the Maintenance Team Leaders and Shift Production Managers in the delivery of the production plan.

* Record all work activities and stock consumption using the maintenance management system in accordance with maintenance processes and procedures.

* Working shifts to meet the service requirements of fleet customers.

* Assist as required with any other responsibilities relevant to the role based on localised requirement.

Qualifications

* Served apprenticeship with mechanical, electrical disciplines.

* Engineering based NVQ level 3.

This is a great opportunity to work alongside an experienced engineering team, develop your rolling stock expertise and be part of a high-profile rail operation.

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