MMT Fitter

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Job Description: Purpose of the Role
Are you an Automotive Mechanic, Vehicle Technician, HGV Technician, Plant Fitter, Agricultural Engineer or Mechanical Fitter looking to transfer your skills into the railway industry and build a long term career with clear progression?

We currently have 4 vacancies for Mobile Maintenance Train (MMT) Fitters

Locations: Romford, Basingstoke, Horsham, Retford

About the contract

Colas Rail have recently been awarded the Mobile Maintenance Train (MMT) contract. This covers the maintenance, operation and driving of a fleet of eight MMTs based across the UK. We are recruiting for 4 Fitters to work on the Network Rail–owned MMT fleet. No prior rail experience is required; full training is provided.

About the role

MMTs are fully equipped engineering workshops on rails. They provide a safe, mobile workspace for teams fixing track defects and carry the equipment and materials needed at the worksite. As an MMT Fitter you will keep the trains safe, reliable and fit for service through planned maintenance, inspections and fault finding, and provide technical support during operational shifts.

The Fitter is responsible for carrying out essential maintenance on Mobile Maintenance Trains (MMTs) to ensure safe, efficient, and reliable operations. This role forms part of a graded structure, starting at a Trainee level, progressing to Maintainer, then to Fitter, and then to Technician, with increasing responsibilities and technical expertise. Key responsibilities include operating the A50 and hoist, performing regular maintenance and repairs, and troubleshooting technical issues. The role also involves maintaining accurate technical and engineering documentation to relevant  departments, supporting high performance targets, and ensuring excellent results with minimal downtime.

Working Pattern

•    Five week roster averaging 40 hours per week (200 hours per roster)
•    Mixture of days, nights and weekends; bank holidays as rostered
•    Fully compliant with rail fatigue management standards
•    Occasional travel to other depots for operational cover may be required

What we provide

•    Company van, fuel card and tools
•    iPhone and full PPE
•    34 days’ annual leave, pension, life assurance and healthcare cash plan
•    Eye care scheme and employee wellbeing programme
•    Fully funded hotels, meals and travel when working away
•    Full rail training and structured career progression
Key Responsibilities
Follow maintenance schedules to ensure fleet reliability and compliance
Conduct preventative servicing, inspections and mechanical repairs
Diagnose and rectify faults on diesel engines, hydraulic, pneumatic and mechanical drive systems; basic electrical fault finding
Prepare trains for overnight operation; provide on train engineering support as required
Complete depot-based servicing and accurate maintenance records
Use onboard diagnostics and IT systems (Windows-based)
Person Specification
Essential:

Level 3 qualification in a mechanical or engineering discipline
Full UK Driving Licence
Must live within an hour commute of either Romford, Basingstoke, Horsham or Retford
Able to work weekends, bank holidays and a mixture of days and nights as part of a shift-based roster.
Computer literate (Microsoft Windows)
As part of our onboarding process, successful candidates will be invited to have a DBS screening completed and attend a mandatory medical and will need to be declared as medically fit for the role.
Desirable:

•    Previous experience working on Mobile Maintenance Trains
•    Previous railway experience
•    Level 4 in a mechanical/ engineering or relevant discipline
What We Offer
•    Competitive Salary
•    34 days Annual Leave
•    Industry leading Life Assurance
•    Healthcare Cash Plan
•    Wellbeing Employee Assistant Programme
•    Pension Scheme
•    Eye Care Vouchers
•    Long Service Award
•    Season Ticket Loan