Service Engineer

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Have you got a passion for Problem Solving? Technical work? Fault Finding? Repairs? Join our Southeast Engineering team as a Service Engineer at our Ramsgate Depot.

• Imagine knowing hundreds of thousands of people are getting to work on time because of your attention to detail.
• Imagine seeing families set off safely on a fun day out because of the repair you made to the train they’re boarding.
• Imagine the pride you’ll feel every day as a Southeast engineer.

Can you move people? Apply now.

Please note - if you are successful and invited to the next stage, you will need to be available on Tuesday 3rd March 2026.

You will be responsible for carrying out routine repairs, examination work and first level fault finding as directed by the Team Leader. You will also get the chance to work on our newest/latest fleet of trains that SE has to offer.

• Experience skilled mechanical / electrical work.
• Practical Aptitude.
• Ability to read and follow schematics and diagrams.
• Basic knowledge of IT systems and computer skills.
• Possess a full Drivers Licence.

All successful candidates will need to undertake and pass a full safety critical medical before formal offer. If you have any questions regarding this please do email .

Given the start and end times of shifts, it’s also best to have your own transport to get to and from your place of work.

As proud members of the Armed Forces Covenant and Disability Confident Scheme, we will offer you an interview if you apply under these schemes and meet the minimum criteria for the role. Find out more here.

• All successful applicants will need to pass a Personal Track Safety course or a Depot Track Safety course (full training provided).
• This vacancy may close early if we receive a large number of applications. So, make sure you get yours in early.
• All offers of employment are subject to satisfactory references, a right to work verification, a basic criminal record check, and a pre‑employment medical assessment. Work visa sponsorship isn’t available for this role.
• If you applied but weren’t successful in getting a similar role at SE, please wait six months before applying again.

• Final salary pension
• 24 days annual leave allowance (including bank holidays)
• Free rail travel across our networks.
• 4 on 4 off Shift Pattern

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