Maintenance Team

Southeastern Railway

Maintenance Team

Salary Not Specified

Southeastern Railway, Erith, Greater London

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Onsite working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 17 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 6ad2dc93015e4140a3c48867f5fb87ef

Full Job Description

To work at locations around the below locations as directed by the Maintenance Manager to assist with the improvement of station facilities provided for our customers and staff. To work in parallel with, but not to impose on the Bailey Maintenance contract.

To reduce company costs by carrying out repairs to minor faults as and when they occur. Reducing call out and contractor fees and ensuring the highest standards are consistently delivered to our passengers and staff.

Please note, the successful applicant will be required to attend Slade Green Station at the start and end of each shift to pick up and drop off the company vehicle and must have a full (and clean) UK driving licence for company insurance

You must be able to demonstrate the following in your application:

  • General "handy person" skills

  • Experience of carrying out reactive minor maintenance works

  • Experience of completing works to agreed SLA's issued via an electronic diary system

  • Full UK driving licence (essential)

  • An understanding of the railway environment and any key relationships within it.

  • Knowledge of National Station Access Conditions

  • Able to work using own initiative and judgement as part of a team

  • Good communication skills and the ability to get on with people at all levels

    About Southeastern


  • Southeastern runs train services into London from Kent and East Sussex, operating almost 1,700 trains a day, carrying more than 400,000 passengers, serving 176 stations and covering 540 miles of track.

    Just over 4,600 employees - mostly from the communities that we serve - work together to provide this vital service and we are looking to expand our successful team. We have a strong set of values that shape the way we run our business and guide our staff in delivering what our customers need. These are:
  • We aim to be the best

  • We make the difference together

  • We care passionately about our people and our passengers


  • We are committed to being an inclusive employer, creating a workplace where everyone can come to work, feel safe and comfortable and able to do everything to the best of their ability. Read about some of the great Diversity and Inclusion initiatives our Head of Colleague Experience has been leading on here.

    We recognise the positive value of diversity and it matters to us that our teams reflect the communities we serve. We welcome and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds.

    SOUTHEASTERN is owned by SE Trains Ltd, a subsidiary of the Department for Transport's public sector owning group, 'DOHL.' DOHL has responsibility for three rail companies, LNER, Northern Trains Limited and SE Trains.
    Package Description

    Southeastern recognises the value of every individual employee and offers benefits that reflect this.

    As well as a generous salary, we offer an comprehensive benefits package which includes;
  • A Contributory Final Salary Pension Scheme

  • Free rail travel on Southeastern and GTR rail services (extends to family members for leisure/educational travel)

  • After a qualifying period, reduced rate travel on other train operators, including European services

  • Up to 32 days annual leave entitlement (which includes bank holidays)

  • Access to an array of discounts for retail and leisure products through our benefits scheme.

  • Family friendly benefits including enhanced maternity/paternity leave, parental leave and carers leave.

  • Full training and free uniform