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.