On Call Technician

Wabtec

13h•Onsite

About The Position

To deliver high-quality maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair services for freight wagons across the UK rail network. The On-Call Fitter works a 12-day rotating shift pattern (4 x 12-hour shifts, 4 x 24-hour on-call, 4 days off), ensuring operational readiness, safety compliance, and customer satisfaction.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

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 (anytime 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.