Mechanical Engineer / Operator-Fitter (Rail Track Grinding Trains)

Pure Talent Group

Full-time architecture-and-engineering
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Location
Leeds, West Yorkshire, United Kingdom
Posted
July 24, 2026

Job Description

Mechanical Engineer / Operator-Fitter (Rail Grinding Machines)Β Location:Β UK Mobile (Nationwide Travel)

Package Overview
Starting Salary (Level 1): Β£43,000
Annual Bonus:Β 7.5% paid twice yearly (15% total) =Β Β£6,450 per year
Salary rises after probation and rail safety competencies are passed.
Following the rail grinding train around the UK as a service engineer/fitter
Working away from home for 3 weeks with 1 rest week every 3 weeks.Β 
Shift pattern is 6 days on 1 day off for 3 weeks, then 7 days off.
Clear salary and bonus progression annually Job Overview:

We are recruiting for experienced Mechanical Engineers / Fitters to join a specialist rail grinding fleet operating nationwide.

Working within a close-knit team of approximately 12 engineers per train, you will maintain, fault-find and operate heavy rail-mounted grinding trains that restore rail profiles and ensure the safety and performance of the UK rail network.

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