Mobile Fitter (Network Rail) - Torrent Trackside
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Position Overview & Specifications
This great opportunity will suit a plant fitter or mechanic who has experience in Railway small plant maintenance, or someone who has agricultural or construction industry plant experience.
The area covered is North Kent and South East London, therefore you will ideally already live in/around these regions.
What you will be doing
Carry out maintenance, service, repair of company and customer owned assets at customer premises
Work on own and also as part of a team at customer premises ensuring that the equipment is maintained to manufacturer specifications at all times
Complete company paperwork and ensure safe working practices are observed and followed at all times in accordance with company procedures
Ensure that van stock is kept to required level by ordering service and repair parts as when required
What we are looking for
Ideally be time served Qualified Plant Fitter or Mechanic with either Railway, Construction or Agricultural experience
Full UK Driving license
Flexible in working hours and be expected to occasionally stay away from home
Have good working knowledge of small plant engines such as petrol 2 stroke, 4 stroke and diesels
Good fault finding skills in wide area of small plant repairs
Able to plan own work load and good time management skills
The successful candidate will be expected to pass a Drug and Alcohol Railway standard medical and undergo PTS safety qualification training. We arrange all of this for you.
What’s in it for you
As a valued member of our team, we’ll not only offer you a permanent, full time job with ample holiday allowance and all bank holidays off work (paid!), we’ll throw in a company pension, free tool hire, life assurance, training & development opportunities, Save As You Earn scheme, and regular discounts on popular brands like Samsung, Nike and Virgin Wines.
A little bit about us
Torrent Trackside has the widest range of specialist portable rail equipment in the UK, providing rail specific light plant, trackside lighting and skilled trackside personnel and operating national support 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and 365 days of the year.
Our main markets are maintenance and renewal projects on the national rail network, London Underground and the Network Rail maintenance contract.
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: Commercial Equipment Services
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Mobile Fitter (Network Rail) - Torrent Trackside roles across Vp plc's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Commercial Equipment Services.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £23,698 - £27,363 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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