Mobile Maintenance Train Fitter (Paddock Wood)

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• We have a culture of care, from safe working environments to diversity and inclusion. 
• We're renowned for innovation, adopting new ideas, and daring to be different. 
• We are building a more sustainable future and our projects impact infrastructure for generations. 

About Us 

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At Colas Rail, we deliver transport solutions for sustainable mobility. We are a leading rail infrastructure business with on track plant and freight capabilities. As a subsidiary of the Colas Group, we are part of over a hundred years' experience in delivering major innovations across our sector. Every day, thousands of trains run on tracks built, designed, or maintained by Colas Rail. 

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We Respect our employees, celebrate diversity and foster a culture of safety, care and respect for everyone we interact with. We care about our employee’s wellbeing and create an environment of inclusivity and support.

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Even if you don't meet every requirement, please don't rule yourself out, we still encourage you to apply if your skills, values, and experience align to the role.

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 vacancies for Mobile Maintenance Train (MMT) Fitters.

Location: UK Mobile and based in Paddock Wood

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 

MMT's 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

This is an exciting opportunity to build a career in the rail industry. We’d particularly encourage applications from women, or those from ethnic minority backgrounds who are currently underrepresented in our workforce.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace. We believe that diversity drives innovation and creativity, and we actively seek to create an environment where everyone feels welcome, heard, valued and respected. Regardless of background, disability, age, race, religion, or gender, everyone is welcome at Colas Rail. 

We strive to promote equity and eliminate discrimination, actively seeking to create a workforce reflective of communities we serve. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds, offering flexible and inclusive adjustments to the interview process. 

As part of a positive action drive to address under-representation we encourage applications from women, ethnically diverse individuals and people with disabilities, along with all candidates who identify with protected characteristic groups under the Equality Act 2010.

We are proudly part of the Disability Confidence Scheme, and as such we operate a Guaranteed Interview Scheme if you meet the minimum requirements. 

On joining Colas Rail you’ll have access to our growing Employee Network Groups including Railbow (representing the LGBTQ+ community), BeyonDisability (representing those with disabilities) and Cross Culture (representing people from ethnic backgrounds). Everyone is welcome to join our network groups whether you are part of the community or an ally.

Work life balance is important to us; flexible working options are available where feasible and dependant on the role. Please discuss this during the interview process.

Join us in making a positive impact! Apply and be part of a team that values diversity and embraces unique perspectives.