Apprentice Fitter

Rolling Stock Fitter – Ipswich

Location: Ipswich

Reporting to: Engineering Depot Supervisor

Safety Critical Role: Yes

Join a Leading Rail Engineering Team

We are seeking an experienced Rolling Stock Fitter to join our engineering team based in Ipswich. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled rolling stock, locomotive, rail vehicle, heavy plant, HGV, military vehicle or mechanical maintenance professional looking to develop their career within a safety-critical rail environment.

The Role

As a Rolling Stock Fitter, you will be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, fault finding and repair of locomotives, components and associated equipment. Working as part of a dedicated engineering team, you will help ensure the fleet remains safe, reliable and available for operational service.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance, servicing and repairs on locomotives in accordance with approved maintenance plans.
• Diagnose faults and undertake effective rectification activities.
• Ensure all work is completed to engineering standards and railway safety requirements.
• Complete examination, maintenance and repair documentation accurately and on time.
• Record materials and components used during maintenance activities.
• Repair, test and commission plant and equipment as required.
• Support the maintenance of vehicle history and maintenance records.
• Assist Team Leaders and Supervisors during maintenance and repair activities.
• Attend safety, quality and technical briefings.
• Maintain high standards of housekeeping within workshop and depot facilities.
• Participate in training, competency assessments and continuous professional development activities.
• Comply with all health, safety and environmental policies, procedures and standards.

About You

We're looking for someone who is safety-focused, mechanically minded and passionate about engineering excellence.

Essential Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in traction and rolling stock maintenance, repair and fault finding, or equivalent heavy engineering experience.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to make sound engineering decisions in a safety-critical environment.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Commitment to maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Desirable

• Experience working on locomotives, rolling stock or rail vehicles.
• Competence in carriage and wagon examination and maintenance.
• Knowledge of railway engineering standards and maintenance procedures.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Opportunities for training and career development.
• A stable and growing engineering environment.
• The chance to work on a modern and diverse locomotive fleet.
• A collaborative and safety-focused working culture.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced fitter, technician or maintenance engineer looking to take the next step in your engineering career, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply now to join a team committed to delivering safe, reliable and high-quality locomotive maintenance.