Overview
Train Maintainer – 2 Shifts – Engineering – Hornsey
🚆 Join Our Team at Hornsey Depot – Train Maintainer (Days & Nights)
Exam & Repair Maintenance | All Experience Levels Welcome
Are you ready to keep London moving?
We’re looking for passionate, practical and hands-on people to join our diverse and supportive Fleet Engineering team as Train Maintainers. Whether you’re experienced in mechanical or electrical work, or just starting your engineering journey, we’ll help you grow with dedicated training, mentoring and development.
We’re proud to be building a workforce that reflects the communities we serve — and we actively welcome applications from all backgrounds who share our enthusiasm for engineering and teamwork.
🌟 Why You’ll Love Working With Us
- Inclusive, friendly team culture – You’ll be supported by colleagues who care and want to see you succeed.
- Continuous development – We’ll provide full training and recognised qualifications to help you build a long-term career in rail engineering.
- Great work-life balance – 2-shift pattern (days & nights).
- Excellent benefits, including:
- Final salary pension
- Free travel on GTR and sister groups (including family leisure travel)
- 75% off other train company travel (family included)
- Access to wellbeing support, staff networks and career progression pathways
🔧 What You’ll Be Doing
- Carrying out repair work and routine maintenance to specification
- Diagnosing and fixing faults on train units
- Replacing components and performing heavy lifts when required
- Supporting inspections and additional maintenance work (mechanical, electrical or vehicle building)
- Collaborating closely with your team to deliver safe, reliable and high-quality trains
💡 What We’re Looking For
- A genuine interest in practical, hands-on engineering
- Transferable experience in mechanical, electrical or related technical fields
- Willingness to learn and develop new skills
- Physically fit and able to pass a standard engineering medical
- Ability to complete DP Track and PTS certification (training provided unless exempt)
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🚀 Ready to Start Your Journey?
If you want a career where your skills make a real difference, and you’ll be valued for who you are as much as what you do, we’d love to hear from you.
We’re committed to creating an inclusive workplace and encourage applications from people of all genders, backgrounds and experiences.
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