Rail and rolling stock builders and repairers

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.

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.

Educational 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.