Automotive Mechanic cross train into rail

Vehicle Technician / Automotive Mechanic → Train as a Rail Engineer Salary & Package £41,000 starting salary (rising to £45,000 within 2 years) Company van, tools, fuel card, phone & laptop Pension + medical plan Fully paid training & development Location Westbury (BA13 4HP) Must live within 1 hour The Opportunity Are you a Vehicle Technician, Car Mechanic or Automotive Engineer looking for something different? We are offering a rare opportunity to transition out of the motor trade and into the rail industry — with full training provided. No rail experience needed We will cross-train you from automotive into rail engineering You’ll use your existing mechanical skills while learning to work on freight locomotives and rolling stock — a stable, higher-paying, and long-term career path. Ideal Background We are specifically looking for people from: Vehicle Technician / Car Mechanic Automotive Technician (Dealership or Independent Garage) HGV / LGV Technician Plant Fitter / Plant Mechanic REME / Forces Vehicle Mechanic If you can diagnose and fix vehicles — we can train you on trains What You’ll Be Doing Carrying out maintenance and servicing on rail vehicles Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults Performing inspections and testing Completing maintenance paperwork Working independently in a mobile role (van provided) Working Pattern Rolling 6-week rota Typically 4 x 10-hour shifts Includes “as required” support week What You Need NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Vehicle Maintenance / Mechanical Engineering Full UK Driving Licence Ability to pass: DBS check Medical Drug & alcohol screening British citizen (role requirement) Career Progression This is not just a job — it’s a career move out of the motor trade: Vehicle Technician → Rail Fitter → Technician → Team Leader Longer-term opportunities in: Technical Services Asset Management Training & Development This company is known for promoting from within Why Apply? Move away from garage pressure / bonus culture Higher long-term earning potential Fully equipped mobile role Stable, growing industry (rail is future-proof) Full training provided — no rail experience required Apply Now If you’re a Vehicle Technician, Car Mechanic, or Automotive Engineer looking for a better long-term career — apply today.  #ENG1