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Rail & Rolling Stock Builders & Repairers

Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers erect, fit, assemble and repair rolling stock parts and sub-assemblies, and test and adjust new engines for trains.

Tasks

  • Examines drawings and specifications to determine appropriate methods and sequence of operations
  • Fits and assembles parts and/or metal sub-assemblies to make train engines
  • Examines rolling stock for defects, removes, replaces and repairs faulty parts
  • Inspects and tests new and repaired machinery for conformity with standards and specifications
  • Oils and greases train engines
  • Maintains record of repairs and maintenance carried out.

Entry Requirements

Entrants usually possess GCSEs/S grades, a GNVQ/ GSVQ or a BTEC/SQA award. Apprenticeships in Engineering Maintenance at NVQ/SVQ Level 3 are available.

What could I earn?

Salaries for this occupation tend to start at £44,000 per annum and can progress up to £52,000 per annum.

Is it in growth or decline?

There are currently 0 employed Rail & Rolling Stock Builders & Repairers in the region.