Service Engineer Rail Vehicles & Equipment
Engineering
- Location
- Hampshire, UK
- Salary Package
- - 46248.03
- Employment Type
- Full Time
Service Engineer – Rail Vehicles & Equipment
Location: Hampshire
Level: Skilled
Salary: £46,248
Role Overview
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on specialist rail vehicles and associated equipment. Diagnose and repair faults across mechanical, electrical, and hydraulic systems. Support day-to-day operational availability through effective maintenance activities. Participate in an on-call rota and provide technical support outside normal working hours where required. Work across depots, operational environments, and outdoor locations in all weather conditions.
Key Responsibilities
- Perform maintenance activities in line with approved procedures, safety standards, and engineering best practice
- Fault-find and repair diesel, electrical, hydraulic, pneumatic, and electro-mechanical systems
- Undertake preventative maintenance to reduce repeat faults and improve reliability
- Accurately record all maintenance activities, defects, and repair actions
- Develop strong technical knowledge of equipment and systems and share knowledge with colleagues
- Support and guide new or temporary team members where required
- Undertake other reasonable duties within personal competency
On-Call & Travel
- Participate in a rotational on-call / standby rota
- Occasional UK travel to support fault finding and repairs
Health, Safety & Compliance
- Comply with all safety legislation, risk assessments, and safe systems of work
- Maintain required medical, safety, and competence standards within a rail environment
Skills, Qualifications & Experience
Essential
- NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in an engineering discipline
- Proven experience in maintenance or service engineering
- Multi-disciplinary skills across mechanical, electrical, and/or hydraulic systems
- Full UK Driving Licence
Desirable
- Apprentice-trained background
- Experience in rail, heavy plant, fleet maintenance, or similar environments
- Track safety certification (or willingness to obtain)
Working Pattern & Benefits
- Full-time role based in Hampshire
- Additional hours as operationally required
- Competitive annual leave entitlement
- Work vehicle provided for operational duties