Govia Thameslink Railway, who is the UK’s largest rail operator, is looking for Level 1 service engineers to work across its Brighton, Battersea and Selhurst depots. The entry-level positions will see budding engineers work under the supervision of team leaders and managers and will involve:

• Repair work
• Component changes
• Taking part in maintenance and fault finding for trains and train parts

The rail operator is eager to hear from people with hands-on experience in engineering or mechanics and, if possible, hold an NVQ within this area. Degree-level qualifications are not required for these positions.

The vacancies are currently live and can be found on the Govia Thameslink Railway career site by selecting engineering. The positions feature a competitive starting salary of £37,877.

Yvonne Baiden is a fantastic example of making a career change and at age 51, joined the rail operator to begin her career in engineering. Yvonne works at the Selhurst depot and hopes that females of all ages will apply for the positions.

Jensen Joy joined Govia Thameslink Railway’s engineering apprenticeship programme last year at the age of 16. Jensen is now enjoying his second year working with the rail operator and earning a wage.

Anyone without engineering experience in the field with an interest in working in the engineering sector should check the Govia Thameslink Railway website from October as the next set of Engineering Apprenticeships become available.

Jason Long, Head of Fleet at Govia Thameslink Railway, said:

“We’re looking to recruit the next generation of railway engineers that help us to keep trains running for thousands of passengers every day. It’s an exciting time to join GTR as an engineer as we are currently undergoing a multimillion-pound upgrade to our Class 377 fleet of trains. The project is running until 2025, so new engineering candidates will be able to get hands-on with the improvements that are set to make journeys better and more reliable.”

“We’re looking for people who have relevant experience in the field of engineering and can demonstrate their passion to work in the rail industry. If that sounds like you, don’t hesitate to apply!”