Mechanical Service Technician

Job Role: Mechanical Service Technician
Location: London (Dartford area)
Contract Length: 3 months rolling up to 12 months.
Contracted Hours: Monday–Friday, 08:00am–16:00pm
Pay: £19.50 per hour (PAYE) / £25.35 (Umbrella)
Start: Immediate subject to medical & drug/alcohol screening.

Hands-On Mechanical Service Technician Required! We are looking for a practical, hands-on engineering professional to join a fast-paced railway operation, specialising in overhauls, maintenance and repairs to CET tanks and associated equipment on trains in service.

The Role and About You:
Previous railway experience is not essential, making this a fantastic opportunity for anyone with a mechanical maintenance or engineering background looking to start a career in railway.

You will undergo specialist training such as personal track safety training (PTS) and fleet engineering competencies, ensuring you are safe working in a live railway environment and understand the systems you will be working on.

A Monday–Friday, 08:00am–16:00pm working pattern provides consistent hours and a strong work-life balance, whilst earning £19.50 p/h. Train passes will also be provided for travel to and from in-service maintenance call outs across the network.

As the Mechanical Service Technician, you will be tasked with travelling across our client’s railway network within a mobile field-based capacity role to call outs for reported mechanical faults on trains in service to perform fault-finding, diagnose and repair CET tanks and associated equipment. Repairing leaks, valves, pumps, pipework, fittings, and other mechanical components. Conducting reactive and preventative maintenance safely and efficiently. Managing tools, parts, and stock efficiently and reporting further maintenance requirements.

In terms of desired experience, our client is seeking to hire a mechanical biased skill set which demonstrates maintenance, fitting, overhauls, and repairs of mechanical components within an engineering environment. You will possess good awareness to health & safety, a positive attitude, be dependable, self-motivated, and able to work alone or in a team. Previous railway experience and PTS certification desirable but not essential – with full training provided.

This is your opportunity to bring your existing mechanical skills into the railway industry and play a vital role in supporting one of the UK’s biggest train operating company networks. With no previous rail experience required, you will receive the support, training, and guidance to develop new skills while working in a key role that directly contributes to the health, safety, reliability, and comfort of passengers every day. Every repair you conduct helps keep trains running safely and to a reliable standard, making a genuine difference to the journeys of thousands of customers.

Joining the railway industry also gives you the chance to build valuable experience and open the door to a wide range of future career opportunities. Whether you choose to progress within railway or take your skills further afield, this is a role that can provide a strong foundation for your future career, while giving you the opportunity to be part of a supportive, fast-paced team and an industry that keeps the UK moving.

Company:

A well-established UK based train operating company that are responsible for maintaining significant rolling stock fleet and equipment that is operational across a number of locations. The company has dedicated policies around employee wellbeing including wellbeing programmes & groups. Hybrid and flexible working options are available and other work-based rewards. Our client is an equal opportunities employer, which aims to foster a diverse and inclusive working environment. If you have any questions or need any special assistance throughout the application process, please do not hesitate to ask. 

Next Steps:
Apply Now > Send your updated CV to (url removed)
All applicants must pass a railway standard medical and drug & alcohol test before starting and may be subject to random testing whilst in position.
Ganymede Solutions is an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applications from all suitably qualified candidates.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation. If you require any adjustments to be made in the recruitment process, please let us know.

Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation