Wagon Fitter (Rail Freight)
CompanyDB Cargo (UK) Limited
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
Employment TypeContract
Posted At4/9/2026
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Occupation TypeMetal working production and maintenance fitters
Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled
Sponsorship Salary Threshold
£41,700
(£21.38 per hour)
Standard minimum applies
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Description
Job Title: Wagon Fitter (Rail Freight)
Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.
Location: Acton, London
Salary: We are offering a salary up to £28,842.00 depending on experience based on a 35-hour contract per week.
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent.
The Role
At DB Cargo UK, we're recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join our Wagon maintenance shop at our site in Acton. As a Mechanical Fitter within our Wagon Team, you will be responsible for the maintenance, overhaul and refurbishment of rolling stock in accordance with the relevant regime and specification.
What will you be doing?
This includes, but is not limited to - fault finding, rectification work, damage repairs, modification and work arising.
To carry out damage reports / overload inspections on behalf of the customer and provide all documentation including photographs when required.
Complete all relevant documentation relating to all work carried out on any rolling stock vehicle including completing and sending the Axiom proforma work order form V2 to the Field Maintenance Assistant. Correctly filling and storing all rolling stock documentation.
To communicate stoppages and relay the progress of rolling stock to the Field Maintenance Coordinator.
Ensure that stock levels are kept to the required standard and stock is stored correctly and order / reorder stock as required.What are we looking for?
We're looking for someone with a mechanical mindset who has experience with the use of air and hand tools. Experience in Fabrication, grinding, brake testing is also an advantage.
Experience operating manual or CNC lathes, particularly XYZ lathes, would be a significant advantage and qualifications within an engineering discipline would be advantageous.
Rail industry experience would also be an advantage, and you must have a pro-active approach to working with good organisation skills.What matters to you?
Here at DB Cargo we offer range of benefits as part of your employment;
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Defined Contribution pension scheme with generous employer contribution - up to 10% employer contribution.
Free on-site parking EV charging at selected sites.
Cycle to work Scheme.
Manager led recognition programme for employees who live our values Access to DB L
Check out the role overview below If you are confident you have got the right skills and experience, apply today.
Location: Acton, London
Salary: We are offering a salary up to £28,842.00 depending on experience based on a 35-hour contract per week.
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent.
The Role
At DB Cargo UK, we're recruiting for a Mechanical Fitter to join our Wagon maintenance shop at our site in Acton. As a Mechanical Fitter within our Wagon Team, you will be responsible for the maintenance, overhaul and refurbishment of rolling stock in accordance with the relevant regime and specification.
What will you be doing?
This includes, but is not limited to - fault finding, rectification work, damage repairs, modification and work arising.
To carry out damage reports / overload inspections on behalf of the customer and provide all documentation including photographs when required.
Complete all relevant documentation relating to all work carried out on any rolling stock vehicle including completing and sending the Axiom proforma work order form V2 to the Field Maintenance Assistant. Correctly filling and storing all rolling stock documentation.
To communicate stoppages and relay the progress of rolling stock to the Field Maintenance Coordinator.
Ensure that stock levels are kept to the required standard and stock is stored correctly and order / reorder stock as required.What are we looking for?
We're looking for someone with a mechanical mindset who has experience with the use of air and hand tools. Experience in Fabrication, grinding, brake testing is also an advantage.
Experience operating manual or CNC lathes, particularly XYZ lathes, would be a significant advantage and qualifications within an engineering discipline would be advantageous.
Rail industry experience would also be an advantage, and you must have a pro-active approach to working with good organisation skills.What matters to you?
Here at DB Cargo we offer range of benefits as part of your employment;
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Defined Contribution pension scheme with generous employer contribution - up to 10% employer contribution.
Free on-site parking EV charging at selected sites.
Cycle to work Scheme.
Manager led recognition programme for employees who live our values Access to DB L
earning world.
Annual pay reviews.
We are dedicated to your continuous professional development. Depending on your role we have specialist training programs, apprenticeships, development plans, courses and qualifications we can support you through.
Access to our employee benefits portal where you can take advantage of discounts for a variety of shops and services as well as accessing our wellbeing content.
We take the health and wellbeing of all employees seriously and provide access to an Employee Assistance Programme. xlqdzyr Please click APPLY to send your CV for this role.
Candidates with experience of: Maintenance Fitter, Engineering Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Technician, Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Engineering Technician (Mechanical), may also be considered for this role
Annual pay reviews.
We are dedicated to your continuous professional development. Depending on your role we have specialist training programs, apprenticeships, development plans, courses and qualifications we can support you through.
Access to our employee benefits portal where you can take advantage of discounts for a variety of shops and services as well as accessing our wellbeing content.
We take the health and wellbeing of all employees seriously and provide access to an Employee Assistance Programme. xlqdzyr Please click APPLY to send your CV for this role.
Candidates with experience of: Maintenance Fitter, Engineering Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Technician, Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Engineering Technician (Mechanical), may also be considered for this role