Are you hands-on, technically curious, and ready to take the next step in your engineering career?

We're looking for a motivated Assistant Service Engineer – Level 2 to join our busy engineering team at Stewarts Lane Depot Battersea, playing a key role in keeping our trains safe, reliable, and ready for service.

This is a practical, fast-paced role where no two days are the same. From routine maintenance and fault finding to component changes, you'll be right at the heart of railway operations, gaining valuable electrical and mechanical experience in a live engineering environment.

Rail is a fantastic industry to build a long-term career, offering real development, progression, and stability. We're proud to create inclusive teams that reflect the communities we serve, welcoming people from all backgrounds and experiences. With a large and complex train fleet, our engineering operation provides exciting opportunities to learn, grow, and develop your skills, supported by structured training and experienced engineers who want you to succeed.

If you're looking to develop your engineering capability in a rewarding, safety-critical role, this is the opportunity to get on board.

What You'll Be Doing

As part of our engineering team, you'll be responsible for:

• Carrying out routine maintenance and repair work in line with train specifications
• Performing mechanical, electrical and vehicle-building repairs
• Conducting train examinations to identify and diagnose faults
• Completing component changes and heavy lifts safely and efficiently
• Responding to and attending failed units, including outside depot locations
• Complying with all safety systems, procedures and standards
• Completing required documentation and maintenance records
• Supporting colleagues and working effectively as part of a close-knit team
• Assisting with additional tasks as required to keep operations running smoothly
• Mentoring and supporting new entrants to the team

What We're Looking For?

Mandatory Requirements

• A basic understanding of mechanical and electrical engineering principles
• Strong practical aptitude and a hands-on approach
• Physically fit and able to pass an Engineering standard medical
• Ability to pass a PTS course (unless specifically exempt)

Skills & Experience

• Familiarity with rolling stock maintenance (or willingness to learn through training)
• A proactive approach to learning new skills within train maintenance
• Confidence working in a safety-critical environment

Personal Attributes That Will Help You Succeed

• Teamwork: You work well with others, communicate respectfully, and contribute to a strong team spirit
• Specialist Knowledge: You value technical excellence and continuously build your professional knowledge
• Flexibility: You adapt well to changing demands, environments, and operational priorities
• Reliability & Safety Focus: You take pride in doing the job right, every time

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a safety-critical role that directly impacts passenger services
• Gain ongoing training and development in rolling stock maintenance
• Work within a supportive, skilled engineering team
• Enjoy a role that's practical, challenging and genuinely rewarding

If you're ready to put your technical skills to work in a role that truly matters, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now and help keep Southern's trains running safely and reliably.