Job Description

Thank you for taking an interest in joining our Company, due to increased business levels we are looking for experienced,

Electrical & Mechanical Plant Technician

to join our expanding team.

Where Will You Be Working

Arlington Fleet Services is based at Eastleigh Works in Hampshire on a 46-acre site which includes 14 acres of workshops. We were formed in 2004 by a group of experienced railway engineering professionals and our business is constantly expanding. The Company supplies tailored maintenance, refurbishment and project services for the entire life cycle of rolling stock including;

Routine maintenance and servicing of a variety of locomotives, coaching and other stock.

Bespoke projects to meet client's requirements.

Redesign and re-purposing of rolling stock to meet client's requirements.

Bogie servicing & overhaul.

Heavy repair including collision repairs, re-wiring, interior refurbishment and overhaul.

On site Paint shop offering a variety of total paint solutions.

On site welding team to support all client requirements.

On site wheel shop for overhaul and repair.

Workshop facilities to other customers.

Train stabling and Rolling stock storage.

End of life dismantling and recycling.

What is the opportunity

We are actively seeking to recruit a Permanent, Full-Time Electrical and Mechanical Maintenance Engineers for our workshop based in Eastleigh, Hampshire. We are looking for an experienced individual with the drive and knowledge to help support our growth.

What will you do

Perform regular and routine maintenance on Mechanical and Electrical systems, Pneumatic and Hydraulic systems, as well as various electrically powered machinery and equipment.

Responsible for repairing machines and providing support when it comes to usage of machines and electrical components as well as troubleshooting and repairs whenever there is a breakdown.

What you will need to have

Mechanical / Electrical based apprenticeship with City & Guilds or equivalent qualifications.

Must have 17th edition / 18th edition

The successful candidate must have the ability to work on their own and also be a fully integrated member of a team.

The post holder will undertake other duties as may be required to achieve the Company's objectives, commensurate with the grading of the post.

Extensive experience as a qualified maintenance / service engineer operating in an industrial environment (Preferably in the automotive sector).

An ability to work well under pressure

Good verbal and written communication skills

Relevant technical knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Efficiency and organisation

Team Working skills

What's in it for you

A competitive salary

Available Overtime paid at higher rates

Overalls, PPE Provided.

40 hrs per week (Monday-Friday)

33 days holiday (including bank holidays)

Subsidised Canteen

Pension

Refer a friend scheme

Education & Qualifications

Apprenticeship trained in the relevant field

Behavioural Characteristics

Be Positive and show a "can-do" attitude

Be Team oriented

Be a Coach and mentor others in your team

Please consider these points before applying

This role is in a heavy engineering environment, which means at times there will be low-level bending and heavy lifting. It is also important to point out that our site does get very cold during the winter months

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: From 40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Canteen Company pension Employee discount Free parking On-site parking Referral programme
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 31/08/2025
Expected start date: 01/09/2025