Ground Control
Road Rail Vehicle Plant Fitter
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Road Rail Vehicle Plant Fitter
RRV Plant Fitter
Location: Newark + National Travel Salary: Competitive Contract Type: Permanent Working Hours: 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday)
About the Role
Maintain. Operate. Keep the railway moving safely.
At Ground Control, we play a vital role in supporting safe and efficient rail operations. We’re seeking an experienced RRV Plant Fitter to take ownership of On-Track Plant (OTP), ensuring equipment is maintained, operated safely, and performs optimally.
Responsibilities
You’ll be responsible for:
- Operating, maintaining, and servicing On-Track Plant (OTP) according to scheduled machine operations
- Conducting fault finding and repairs on:
- Mechanical systems
- Hydraulic systems
- Pneumatic systems
- Electrical systems
- Electronic systems
- Ensuring all OTP and trackside equipment under your responsibility are safe and fully operational
- Compliance with:
- All relevant legislation
- Railway Group Standards
- Network Rail Standards
- M&EE Codes of Practice
- Adherence to company policies on Health & Safety, Quality, and Environment
- Following standards and instructions set by your line manager (Plant Manager)
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Requirements
Essential
✅ Experience maintaining and repairing heavy plant equipment, including OTP/RRV ✅ Proficiency in:
- Mechanical fault finding & repair
- Hydraulic fault finding & repair
- Pneumatic fault finding & repair
- Electrical fault finding & repair
- Electronic fault finding & repair ✅ A strong safety awareness with a proactive, safety-first approach ✅ Ability to work independently and take ownership of plant performance
Desirable
👉 Rail industry experience or relevant certifications
Benefits
A competitive and rewarding package, including:
- Competitive salary – aligned with your skills and experience
- Pension scheme
- Recognition schemes
- Private GP service
- Life insurance
- Subsidised gym membership
- Holiday buy scheme – purchase up to 5 additional days of annual leave
Recruitment Process
Ground Control maintains a clear, supportive, and straightforward recruitment process:
- Application review – Our Talent team assesses your application against role requirements
- (Optional) Video submission – Showcase your skills and personality
- Intro call – Up to 30-minute telephone interview to discuss your fit
- First interview – Conducted via Teams or in person, depending on preference
- Technical assessment (if applicable) and/or a second-stage interview
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Equal Opportunities Statement
At Ground Control, we foster an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued. We are firmly committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion, ensuring fair treatment at every stage of employment.
We do not discriminate based on:
- Age
- Disability
- Gender reassignment
- Marriage/civil partnership
- Pregnancy or maternity
- Race, colour, or nationality
- Religion or belief
- Sex or sexual orientation
- Any other protected characteristic under the Equality Act 2010
We also: ✔ Proactively support an inclusive culture ✔ Provide reasonable adjustments for disabled applicants ✔ Maintain a zero-tolerance policy for discrimination, harassment, bullying, or victimisation #Infra
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