£28,080
Average salary at age 20
£49,920
Average Salary
46
Average hours per week
Description
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.Main 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.
Qualifications
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.UK Prospects
11600
Workforce Size
4.09%
Predicted decline 2024 - 2027
546
Predicted Replacement 2024 - 2027