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Wabtec

On Call Technician

RemoteUnited Kingdom only
Published
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Full-time
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On-call rail maintenance technician for freight wagons in the UK. Needs NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, freight wagon maintenance experience, fault finding and repair skills, PTS/site access certification, and a full UK driving licence.

What you'll do

  • Deliver high-quality maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair services for freight wagons across the UK rail network.
  • Work a 12-day rotating shift pattern: 4 x 12-hour shifts, 4 x 24-hour on-call, 4 days off.
  • Ensure operational readiness, safety compliance, and customer satisfaction.
  • Comply with all Health & Safety legislation and company procedures.
  • Conduct dynamic risk assessments and ensure safe systems of work are followed.
  • Maintain compliance with PPE and site-specific safety protocols.
  • Report safety concerns and participate in incident investigations.
  • Ensure all maintenance and repair work meets industry and customer standards.
  • Accurately complete maintenance records, fault reports, and inspection sheets.
  • Support continuous improvement and defect trend analysis.
  • Respond to urgent call-outs for wagon faults, derailments, and brake issues of which is likely to be anytime from 00:00 – 23:59 Monday – Sunday.
  • Perform scheduled maintenance, component replacements, and safety inspections.
  • Liaise with terminal staff and train operators to minimise disruption.
  • Ensure tools, parts, and documentation are prepared before attending site.
  • When on-call, supporting from 9AM – 3PM with technical support for any internal requirements for as long as reasonable.
  • Record time, parts, and consumables used to support cost tracking.
  • Minimise downtime and optimise resource use during interventions.
  • Support inventory control and report usage of parts and consumables.
  • Maintain vehicle and equipment readiness for on-call duties.
  • Participate in 5S and lean initiatives at customer sites and depots.
  • Support project delivery, commissioning, and modification programmes.
  • Collaborate with colleagues and contribute to team briefings.
  • Maintain professional conduct and represent the company positively.
  • Participate in training and development activities.

What they require

  • NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or HNC/HND level / NVQ Level 4 / Foundation degree.
  • Experience in freight wagon maintenance.
  • Fault finding and repair skills.
  • Ability to work independently.
  • Good communication and IT skills.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Ability to work unsociable hours and travel.
  • PTS or equivalent site access certification.

Benefits

  • Need accommodation? Just let us know - we’ve got you.

Wabtec is a leading global provider of equipment, systems, digital solutions, and value-added services for the freight and transit rail sectors.

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