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 – M1 Corridor (Derby, Nottingham, Leicester)
Based along the M1 corridor covering Derby, Nottingham and Leicester
Ideal base: Stapleford / surrounding Nottinghamshire–Derbyshire border
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