https://jobs.co.uk/job/mechanical-engineer-operator-fitter-rail-track-grinding-trains-pure-talent-group--80c96f8c-66c1-40eb-9287-7c7f03ec6414 RSS feed for Mechanical Engineer / Operator-Fitter (Rail Track Grinding Trains) at Pure Talent Group. en-gb Sat, 03 Oct 2026 23:29:27 GMT https://jobs.co.uk/job/mechanical-engineer-operator-fitter-rail-track-grinding-trains-pure-talent-group--80c96f8c-66c1-40eb-9287-7c7f03ec6414 https://jobs.co.uk/job/mechanical-engineer-operator-fitter-rail-track-grinding-trains-pure-talent-group--80c96f8c-66c1-40eb-9287-7c7f03ec6414 Fri, 02 Oct 2026 11:53:45 GMT Location: Chaddesden | Salary: 43000.00-43000.00 Annual | Type: Permanent | Mechanical Engineer / Operator-Fitter (Rail Grinding Machines) Location: UK Mobile (Nationwide Travel)Package Overview Starting Salary (Level 1): £43,000 Annual Bonus: 7.5% paid twice yearly (15% total) = £6,450 per year Salary rises after probation and rail safety competencies are passed. Following the rail grinding train around the UK as a service engineer/fitter Working away from home for 3 weeks with 1 rest week every 3 weeks. Shift pattern is 6 days on 1 day off for 3 weeks, then 7 days off. Clear salary and bonus progression annually Job Overview:We are recruiting for experienced Mechanical Engineers / Fitters to join a specialist rail grinding fleet operating nationwide.Working within a close-knit team of approximately 12 engineers per train, you will maintain, fault-find and operate heavy rail-mounted grinding trains that restore rail profiles and ensure the safety and performance of the UK rail network.This is a physically demanding, hands-on role involving mechanical overhauls, hydraulic systems maintenance and night working when trained in the future to operate the grinder train. The role requires extended travel, with 3 weeks per month working away from home.This pos... Permanent