Rail or rolling stock builder or repairer
Tasks
- Maintains record of repairs and maintenance carried out.
- Oils and greases train engines.
- Inspects and tests new and repaired machinery for conformity with standards and specifications.
- Examines rolling stock for defects, removes, replaces and repairs faulty parts.
- Fits and assembles parts and/or metal sub-assemblies to make train engines.
- Examines drawings and specifications to determine appropriate methods and sequence of operations.
Typical Education Level
Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Will retirement created job openings
In the UK, 21% in this profession are aged 55 or above.* They will likely retire in the next 10 years, creating a demand for new workers
*This is based on national data
£40,970 Average wage
Average annual earnings
The current average wage for rail or rolling stock builder or repairer is £40,970
295 positions
Current Employment
The number of jobs in the career for the current year is 295. Job counts include both employed and self-employed persons, and do not distinguish between full- and part-time jobs.
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Job Postings
Over the past year, jobs have been posted for rail or rolling stock builder or repairer roles.
How well does it pay?
Normal pay for this occupation is £40,970 per year. That is about £3,414 per month or £21.01 per hour. New workers generally start on £28,945, while highly experienced workers can earn as much as £66,820
Is it growing or declining?
This career has remained the same over the last 2 years, and is expected to remain the same over the next 4 years. Currently, 295 people are employed in the region.
