Dual-Skilled Maintenance Technician - Rail

Dual-Skilled Maintenance Technician•Rail

Job Type:

Permanent

Job Sector:

Engineering

Region:

South East

Location:

Southampton

Salary:

£45,000 to £55,000 per annum

Salary Description:

�45k•55k per year + Brilliant Pension Scheme

Posted:

24/04/2026

Recruiter:

Ganymede

Job Ref:

BB Rail Mechanical & Electrical Technician Hampshire �45,000•�55,000 + Excellent Pension Overtime (Earning Potential �55,000-60,000 with overtime)

Hours:

6am•6pm; 6pm•6am (Continental Shifts Pattern) Average 42 hour working week Secure your future. Drive innovation. Make a difference. Transfer your heavy maintenance skills into a stable, rewarding career supporting a vital UK industry. The Role and About You This is a fantastic opportunity to apply your skills in a high-demand industry that is vital to the UK economy. As a qualified Mechanical & Electrical Technician, you will be responsible for keeping a an operational fleet of rail vehicles operational and safe. Whether you are from a background in HGV maintenance, aerospace, plant machinery, marine, the armed forces, or REMEs, your transferable skills in heavy maintenance are exactly what is needed. You are a natural problem-solver and take pride in your craft. You will get the chance to use your skills in fault finding, diagnosis, and repair, while gaining new ones in a long-term, positive career in the railway sector.

What you will be doing:

Maintenance:

Perform routine servicing, maintenance, and complex repairs on a large fleet of rail vehicles.

Reactive Fault Finding:

Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults to minimise downtime and ensure operational excellence.

Operational Support:

Carry out essential pre-use checks on tools and equipment, and support key tasks such as topping up fuel and sand levels.

Compliance:

Adhere to rigorous engineering standards and procedures, ensuring all relevant documentation and asset management systems are accurately completed. To join the team, you will need to pass a basic DBS check, a Drugs & Alcohol test, and a full rail medical. The Company This is an outstanding opportunity to take your first step in a career within the rail sector. You will be joining a leading UK-based railway company that is recognised for its excellence and commitment to diversity. The company firmly believes its people are its most important asset and is committed to providing a supportive work culture while empowering you with the training and development opportunities you need to reach your full potential. The work you will do has significant social value, helping to transport essential goods and materials to support construction projects across the country. Next Steps Ready to take the next step in your engineering career? If you have a background in a heavy maintenance environment and are looking for a rewarding role in a new industry, we encourage you to apply. Hit the apply button today or email brad.bayliss@ganymedesolutions.co.uk to arrange an informal chat. Charlotte will personally review your application and be in touch within 24 hours to discuss your career goals. About Ganymede Solutions Ganymede Solutions Ltd specialises in Manufacturing, Infrastructure, Civil, Transportation and general Engineering recruitment on both a permanent and contract basis•for more opportunities like this one, visit our website. By applying you accept the terms of our Privacy Notice which can be found on our website. Ganymede is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of age, disability, gender, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex