Excellent Opportunity to Build a Career in Rolling Stock Maintenance
Location: Crawley
Pay Rate:
* T2A: £21.58 per hour (PAYE)
* T2B: £22.30 per hour (PAYE)
Shift Pattern: 5 on / 5 off rotating 12-hour shifts (days and nights). Applicants must be willing to work both day and night shifts.
Hours: 40-48 hours per week plus overtime opportunities
Contract Duration: Ongoing assignment with a guaranteed minimum of 6 months. Expected duration is 24-36 months, with the opportunity to secure a permanent position, subject to performance.
Start Date: 14 July 2026
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About the Opportunity
Looking to take your mechanical career to the next level?
Shorterm Group, in partnership with Siemens Mobility, is offering an excellent opportunity for experienced mechanical professionals to transition into the rail industry through a structured training programme.
Working on the Class 700 fleet, you'll receive comprehensive training to become a skilled Rolling Stock Maintenance Technician, joining one of the world's leading transportation companies in an exciting and growing industry.
This role is ideal for candidates from backgrounds including:
* Light Vehicle Mechanics
* HGV/Heavy Vehicle Technicians
* Plant Maintenance
* Industrial or Manufacturing Maintenance
* Aviation Engineering
* Armed Forces (REME or other technical trades)
* Motor Mechanics
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The Role
As a Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out planned and corrective maintenance on passenger rolling stock to ensure the fleet remains safe, reliable and available for service.
Working as part of a skilled engineering team, your responsibilities will include:
* Carrying out routine inspections, servicing and preventative maintenance
* Diagnosing and rectifying mechanical and electrical faults
* Completing repairs on braking systems, pneumatics, wheelsets and other mechanical assemblies
* Undertaking vehicle examinations in accordance with Vehicle Maintenance Instructions (VMIs)
* Rectifying in-service defects efficiently and safely
* Recording all maintenance activities accurately using electronic maintenance systems
* Completing job cards, service sheets and maintenance documentation
* Liaising with the Parts Department to source replacement components
* Operating lifting equipment, powered plant and mechanical handling equipment safely
* Producing detailed fault-finding reports where required
* Identifying engineering improvements and feeding these back to the Engineering team
* Supporting continuous improvement initiatives across the depot
* Maintaining excellent housekeeping standards within the workshop
* Reporting process, tooling or documentation issues to the Shift Manager
* Promoting a strong health and safety culture and complying with all company procedures and legislation
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What We're Looking For
We're looking for mechanically minded individuals with a positive attitude, strong fault-finding skills and a willingness to learn.
Desirable Experience
* Vehicle mechanical maintenance
* Industrial or manufacturing maintenance
* Heavy vehicle or plant maintenance
* Aviation engineering
* Armed Forces technical experience (particularly REME)
* Mechanical fault finding and repair
* Understanding of mechanical maintenance principles
* Experience using electronic maintenance or reporting systems
* Good awareness of Health & Safety practices
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Qualifications
Essential
* NVQ Level 2 in a Mechanical discipline (or equivalent practical experience)
Desirable
* At least 12 months' relevant mechanical or electrical maintenance experience
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Why Apply?
* Full Rolling Stock training provided
* Work for Siemens Mobility, a global leader in rail technology
* Excellent long-term contract with potential permanent opportunities
* Competitive PAYE rates
* Regular overtime available
* Career progression into the rail industry
* Gain specialist experience on the Class 700 fleet
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Recruitment Process
Interviews and practical assessments will take place on Friday 3 July, with sessions commencing from 8:00am.
Early applications are encouraged as assessment slots are limited.
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Apply Now
For more information or to apply, please contact:
Mark Smith
Shorterm Group
Email: (url removed)
Phone: (phone number removed)
Salary description
£21.58 - £22.30 per hour