Location: London - Wembley Depot
Contract Type: Permanent
Closing date: Tuesday 7th April 2026
Salary: £52,560.11 - which is made up of the below:
* Basic salary - £40,143.64
* Pen Shift Allowance - £10,955.13
* Annualised Hours - £1,461.34
Chiltern Railways, a subsidiary of Arriva UK Trains, operates mainline train services from London Marylebone to Birmingham, as well as other regional routes. Known for our commitment to customer service, punctuality, and innovation, we pride ourselves on delivering a reliable and comfortable travel experience. Our mission is to provide exceptional service and ensure the safety and satisfaction of our passengers at all times.
Are you a hands-on, safety-conscious individual with a passion for keeping things running smoothly? We're looking for a Light Train Maintainer to join our dedicated team at our Wembley Depot. In this role, you’ll be instrumental in ensuring our fleet of Diesel Multiple Units (DMUs), locomotives, and specialist vehicles like sandite and water-jetting trains are maintained to the highest standards for safe, reliable public service.
What You’ll Do
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Carry out maintenance, cleaning and servicing of the fleet in accordance with engineering best practices and company standards.
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Follow all technical and operational procedures, including Fleet Standards Information and Depot Maintenance Schedules.
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Work safely, efficiently, and collaboratively in line with health, safety, and environmental policies.
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Support continuous improvement and contribute to a clean, organised, and productive working environment.
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Cooperate fully with depot procedures and team instructions as directed by Site Coordinators and the Production Manager.
What We’re Looking For
Essential:
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A self-starter with the ability to work independently and follow instructions.
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Strong awareness of safe working practices and COSHH regulations.
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Able to work to set standards and contribute to team success.
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Flexible, reliable, and willing to adapt to new ways of working.
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Demonstrates good housekeeping and hazard awareness.
Desirable:
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Keen interest in continuous improvement and efficiency
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Familiarity with 5S workplace organisation principles.
This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a skilled and supportive team, where your work directly contributes to the safety and performance of our railway services.
At Chiltern, we work in an environment where diversity is essential, inclusion is our culture and each persons knows they belong and matter.
We offer a competitive salary and benefits package, a culture of respect challenge and innovation – with excellent opportunities for growth and development
Salary description
£52560.00 - £52560.00 per year